On March 27, 2004, a Hughes 269B (registration N9520F) was involved in an aviation accident near Farmingdale, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hover-taxiing. A factor in this accident was the high wind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A helicopter with 450 total rotorcraft hours experienced a rollover during hover-taxi when a gust of wind blew it sideways, causing the right skid to contact the ground. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Accident Details
A helicopter was hover-taxiing at a height of 5 feet when a gust of wind pushed it sideways and to the right. The right skid subsequently contacted the ground, causing the helicopter to roll over.
Pilot Experience and Conditions
The pilot reported 450 hours of total rotorcraft flight experience, including 26 hours in the same make and model. No mechanical malfunctions were noted by the pilot. Wind conditions around the time of the accident were recorded at 15 knots with gusts up to 18 knots.
Outcome
The helicopter rolled over after the skid contacted the ground. The pilot did not report any injuries or deaths. The aircraft sustained damage consistent with a rollover event.
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