# NTSB Accident LAX95LA136
> **HUGHES 269A** · 1995-03-16 · VAN NUYS, CA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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