Hughes 369HS G-DADS Accident at Gloucestershire Airport

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 28 June 2002 at 1301 UTC, a Hughes 369HS helicopter, registration G-DADS, was involved in an accident at Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton. The aircraft, manufactured in 1972, was powered by a single Allison 250-C20 turboshaft engine. It was on a private flight with one crew member and one passenger on board. The pilot held a Private Pilot Licence (Helicopters) and had 156 total hours of experience, including 25 hours on type. Both occupants sustained minor injuries, and the helicopter sustained extensive damage. The incident was investigated by the AAIB Field Investigation team and documented in AAIB Bulletin No: 11/2002 (Ref: EW/C2002/06/08).