# NTSB Accident SEA93LA001
> **HUGHES 269C** · 1992-10-01 · HILLSBORO, OR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA93LA001
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15959
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-10-01
- **Location:** HILLSBORO, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.439575, -122.960029
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HUGHES
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N7400F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE HOVER. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN ROTORCRAFT AND HIS DIVERSION OF ATTENTION WHILE HOVERING.

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