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July 2, 1982 · Hughes 269C · N7469F
Tampa, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tampa, FL
Aircraft
Hughes 269C
Tail Number
N7469F
Operator
Helicopter Support Systems In
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA82DA152
THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE ON A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT. WITNESSES REPORTED A THUNDERSTORM IN PROGRESS WITH WINDS GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS. THE PILOT LANDED TO THE SOUTH ALTHOUGH HE STATED THE WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTHWEST. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE REVEALED NO PREXISTING MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
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THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE ON A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT. WITNESSES REPORTED A THUNDERSTORM IN PROGRESS WITH WINDS GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS. THE PILOT LANDED TO THE SOUTH ALTHOUGH HE STATED THE WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTHWEST. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE REVEALED NO PREXISTING MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportVandenberg (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3260 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269C
Tail NumberN7469F
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHelicopter Support Systems In
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-D1A · Reciprocating · 190
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 15 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:51