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March 14, 2018 · Hughes 269 C · N11047
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Hughes 269 C (1981)
Tail Number
N11047
Operator
John Deer Trustee
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA168
The helicopter pilot reported that he allowed his non-rated passenger to "try his hovering skills" at 3 ft above ground level. The pilot told the passenger, "you have the aircraft," and the pilot removed his hands from the flight controls. The passenger pushed the cyclic to its forward limit, and the helicopter impacted the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor and tail rotor drive systems, and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that he allowed his non-rated passenger to "try his hovering skills" at 3ft AGL. The pilot told the passenger, "You have the aircraft" and the pilot removed his hands from the flight controls. The passenger pushed the cyclic to its forward limit, and the helicopter impacted the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor and tail rotor drive systems, and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CDT
Nearest AirportStinson Muni (0nm WSW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269 C
Tail NumberN11047
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Deer Trustee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-01A · Reciprocating · 190
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time16:29
Weather SourceWFAC