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March 21, 2008 · Hughes 269A · N9333V
Franklin Furnac, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Franklin Furnac, OH
Aircraft
Hughes 269A
Tail Number
N9333V
Operator
Left Seat Pilot
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA097
The helicopter sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The helicopter was recently purchased by the left seat pilot, who did not hold a rotorcraft rating, and was being piloted by the right sear pilot at the time of the accident. The right seat pilot stated that he performed an autorotation on a hilltop, which was "sparsely populated" by 7-1/2 to 8 foot high trees. He also stated that the hilltop was the only available landing area, which was surrounded by "hostile" terrain. During the forced landing, the tail boom sustained damage on impact with trees. Examination of the helicopter revealed no usable fuel aboard.
NTSB Probable Cause
The fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees.
Full Narrative
The helicopter sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The helicopter was recently purchased by the left seat pilot, who did not hold a rotorcraft rating, and was being piloted by the right sear pilot at the time of the accident. The right seat pilot stated that he performed an autorotation on a hilltop, which was "sparsely populated" by 7-1/2 to 8 foot high trees. He also stated that the hilltop was the only available landing area, which was surrounded by "hostile" terrain. During the forced landing, the tail boom sustained damage on impact with trees. Examination of the helicopter revealed no usable fuel aboard.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportAshland Regional Airport (3nm)
Runway10
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269A
Tail NumberN9333V
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeft Seat Pilot
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-B1A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class
Crew 2Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0