# NTSB Accident FTW91FA123
> **HUGHES 269B** · 1991-07-18 · BRICKEYS, AR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW91FA123
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17548
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-07-18
- **Location:** BRICKEYS, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.84909, -90.580635
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HUGHES
- **Model:** 269B
- **Registration:** N11XC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE DUE TO FRAYING WHICH INITIATED THE FORCED LANDING AND THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PERFORM RECOMMENDED INSPECTIONS ON THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

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