# NTSB Accident WPR13CA071
> **HUGHES 369** · 2012-12-07 · Pasadena, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR13CA071
- **Event ID:** 20121218X60756
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-12-07
- **Location:** Pasadena, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.224998, -118.1025
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HUGHES
- **Model:** 369
- **Registration:** N818CE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.

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