MINR · HUGHES 269A · 1995-03-16 · VAN NUYS, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX95LA136
Event ID
20001207X03146
Type
Accident
Date
1995-03-16
Location
VAN NUYS, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.18962, -118.490394
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
HUGHES
Model
269A
Registration
N8873F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
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.