2 fatal · HUGHES 269C · 1992-09-25 · EAST BERNSTADT, KY, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO92FA144
Event ID
20001211X15606
Type
Accident
Date
1992-09-25
Location
EAST BERNSTADT, KY, USA
Coordinates
37.180206, -84.110519
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
HUGHES
Model
269C
Registration
N9609F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION INVOLVING FAILURE TO DETECT WEAR OF THE CLUTCH SPRING ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN THE UNCOUPLING OF ENGINE POWER TO THE MAIN TRANSMISSION.