NONE · Hughes 369A · 2006-07-06 · Medford, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA06CA137
Event ID
20060807X01105
Type
Accident
Date
2006-07-06
Location
Medford, OR, USA
Coordinates
42.254165, -122.838333
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Hughes
Model
369A
Registration
N72LB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's misinterpretation of the wind direction (in-flight planning) and subsequent improper descent rate to the ground during a landing attempt. A factor was the tailwind conditions.