ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295440
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| Date: | Wednesday 30 July 2003 |
| Time: | 11:15 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes 269A |
| Owner/operator: | Jim Hogg Co Sheriff |
| Registration: | N81170 |
| MSN: | 38-0818 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11728 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HIO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Freer, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Hebbronville-Jim Hogg County Airport, TX (KHBV) |
| Freer, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter lost engine power while maneuvering at approximately 60 feet AGL. The pilot heard a "different sound emitted by the engine" that was "followed by a rapid decrease of engine rpm." The 4,700-hour pilot initiated a forced landing to a nearby field, and landed hard. Examination of the engine was conducted at the accident site. Rotational continuity was established throughout the engine. The clutch was engaged, the magnetos fired, and flight control continuity was verified. No anomalies were found on the engine that would have prevented normal operations.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW03TA190
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 08:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 30-May-2023 07:41 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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