No fatalities
2 Apr 2022: HUGHES 269A — TRI COUNTY RENTALS AND SALES INC — Fort White, FL
On 2 Apr 2022, a HUGHES 269A operated by TRI COUNTY RENTALS AND SALES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Fort White, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotRelated operating infoEffect on operation