Hughes TH 55A N5335U

Summary

On 10 June 2014, a Hughes TH 55A registered N5335U, operated by Aviation Consultant Expert Solutions LLC, was involved in an accident near Hudson, Wisconsin, 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

10 June 2014

Classification

Accident

Location

Hudson, Wisconsin, United States

Coordinates

44.9614, -92.7447

Aircraft

Hughes TH 55A

Registration

N5335U

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2013

Operator

Aviation Consultant Expert Solutions LLC

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Hudson → Lake Elmo

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN14LA537

2 people had minor injuries.

The nonhelicopter-rated pilot’s operation of the helicopter and its subsequent collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The passenger reported that the airline transport pilot, who was not helicopter-rated, took off in the helicopter with the intention of conducting a cross-country flight. Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power, and the helicopter then descended into trees. The helicopter was subsequently moved back to the owner's repair station, and the wreckage was later discovered during routine surveillance of the station by the Federal Aviation Administration; the engine was not examined. The pilot did not report the accident and stated that there was no intent for flight when the helicopter was damaged.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.