ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379745
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| Date: | Saturday 7 April 1984 |
| Time: | 15:05 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes 269A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8817F |
| MSN: | 230166 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HIO-360-B1B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Danbury, CT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Norwalk, CT |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE IN FLT, THE HELICOPTER YAWED & THE ENG RPM INCREASED. THE PLT RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE, LOWERED THE COLLECTIVE & INITIATE AN AUTOROTATION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH A SUITABLE LANDING AREA, THE PLT KEPT HIS SPEED UP TO AVOID BUILDINGS. HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING, THE HELICOPTER HIT A FENCE & ROLLED OVER. AN EXAM REVEALED THE SHORT SHAFT, PN 269A-5559, HAD FAILED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC84LA134
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 09:01 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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