Hughes 369HS N9244F

Summary

On 28 May 2006 at about 19:18 local time, a Hughes 369HS registered N9244F was involved in an accident near Mattituck, New York, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

28 May 2006 at 19:18

Classification

Accident

Location

Mattituck, New York, United States

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Hughes 369HS

Registration

N9244F

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Mattituck → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC06LA122

2 people had minor injuries.

A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

While aggressively maneuvering over the shore and ocean, below 100 feet above ground level, the helicopter experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot entered an autorotation, and activated the float system. The helicopter impacted the water in a level attitude, but with enough forward speed to become submerged and then bounce 15 to 18 feet back into the air. The helicopter impacted the water a second time, but this time inverted. Both occupants egressed the submerged helicopter, and were rescued shortly after reaching the surface. A postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed main rotor blade damage consistent with a loss of power; however examination of the engine and powertrain were inconclusive.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.