ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286594
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| Date: | Saturday 5 September 2009 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Schweizer 269C |
| Owner/operator: | Longhorn Helicopters Inc |
| Registration: | N626LH |
| MSN: | S1917 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2008 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 674 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-D1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Preston, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Gordonville, TX (3T0) |
| Gordonville, TX (3T0) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While conducting an aerial survey approximately 350-450 feet above the surface of a lake, the single-engine helicopter experienced a loss of engine power. Due to crowded beach conditions, the pilot elected to perform the forced landing offshore. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted and were picked up in a personal watercraft. The helicopter was recovered and examined; however, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN09LA575
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 13:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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