No fatalities
14 Dec 2021: HUGHES 269A — Crowley, TX
On 14 Dec 2021, a HUGHES 269A was involved in an aviation accident near Crowley, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot