Schweizer 269C N150CA
30 September 1993 · Kepuhi Molokai, Hawaii, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 30 September 1993 at about 00:18 local time, a Schweizer 269C registered N150CA, operated by Matthew G. Hardy, was involved in an accident near Kepuhi Molokai, Hawaii, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 00:18
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Kepuhi Molokai, Hawaii, United States
- Coordinates
- 21.0790, -157.0105
- Aircraft
- Schweizer 269C
- Registration
- N150CA
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Matthew G. Hardy
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Honolulu → Kahului
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX93LA371
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
A LOSS OF MAIN ROTOR RPM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE HELICOPTER HAD JUST COMPLETED A 1,200-HR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT, AND THE PILOT WAS RETURNING TO HIS HELIPORT. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED THE MAIN ROTOR SPEED SLOWLY DECAY. HE INCREASED THE THROTTLE; HOWEVER, THE NEEDLE SPLIT BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND ROTOR SPEED CONTINUED TO WIDEN. HE COULD NO LONGER MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND DITCHED THE HELICOPTER IN THE OCEAN. THE HELICOPTER SANK AND WAS NOT RECOVERED.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer 269 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 1993 | Schweizer 269C | Elmira, New York, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1993 | Schweizer 269C | Rialto, California, United States | Cari Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 5 May 1993 | Schweizer 269C | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States | University of North Dakota | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1993 | Schweizer 269C | Punta Gorda, Florida, United States | Helicopter TNG Academy Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 6 Oct 1993 | Schweizer 269C | Opa-Locka, Florida, United States | Miami Helicopter Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 2 Dec 1992 | Schweizer 269C | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Board of Police Commissioners | Fatal | 2 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 1993 | Robinson R-22 BETA | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 22 Dec 1993 | Hughes 369D | Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii, United States | Smokey Mountain Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jun 1993 | Hughes 369D | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jan 1993 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Volcano Natl Pk, Hawaii, United States | Kainoa Aviation, Inc | Fatal | 4 |
| 22 Feb 1993 | Hughes 369D | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | Pacific Helicopter Tours, Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 14 Oct 1993 | Piper PA-31 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | Flight Contract Services | Minor injuries | - |