No fatalities
1 Jun 2024: HUGHES 269A — Danbury, NH
On 1 Jun 2024, a HUGHES 269A was involved in an aviation accident near Danbury, NH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Response/compensationPilot