# NTSB Accident LAX89LA129
> **HUGHES 269C** · 1989-03-20 · SAIPAN, CQ · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA129
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27922
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-03-20
- **Location:** SAIPAN, CQ
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HUGHES
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N7470F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ASSURE THE HELICOPTER WAS SERVICED WITH THE PROPER GRADE OF FUEL. A FACTOR REALATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS:  THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA, WHICH RESULTED IN HAVING TO DITCH THE HELICOPTER IN THE WATER.

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