N8873F — routes, history & safety record

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

March 16, 1995Accident
the operation of the helicopter with improper adjustment of the landing gear and main rotor dampers due to the inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.
Hughes 269A
July 17, 1982Accident
THE PLT HAD COMPLETED CONDUCTING TESTS WITH DYED WATER TO DETERMINE SPRAY PATTERN & COVERAGE AFTER RECENTLY INSTALLING SPECIAL PURPOSE AERIAL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT. WHILE APPROACHING FOR A LANDING AT A FORWARD SPEED OF 15-20 MPH & DESCENDING RAPIDLY HE APPLIED THROTTLE & COLLECTIVE TO FLARE. THE PLT STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN NECESSARY POWER TO FLARE & THE HELICOPTER STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NEAR-LEVEL ATTITUDE COLLAPSING THE RIGHT LANDING SKID.
Hughes 269
August 7, 1976Accident
Failed To Maintain Adequate Rotor R.P.M.; Improper Compensation For Wind Conditions. Factors: Unfavorable Wind Conditions
Hughes 269A
June 4, 1968Accident
Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Fuel Exhaustion
Hughes 269A
August 2, 1964Accident
Improper Operation Of Powerplant & Powerplant Controls; Improper Operation Of Flight Controls; Exercised Poor Judgment
Hughes 269A