NONE · Hughes 269A · 2005-04-17 · Whitefish, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA05CA083
Event ID
20050504X00550
Type
Accident
Date
2005-04-17
Location
Whitefish, MT, USA
Coordinates
48.45, -114.449996
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Hughes
Model
269A
Registration
N7054C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Gusting winds and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions were contributing factors.