SERS · HUGHES 369 · 2016-04-08 · Weatherford, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA16LA182
Event ID
20160411X25201
Type
Accident
Date
2016-04-08
Location
Weatherford, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.771389, -97.73944
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
HUGHES
Model
369
Registration
N298SD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot/mechanic's inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in his failure to remove the antitorque pedal lock and a subsequent loss of control during hover operations.