# NTSB Accident ERA16LA261
> **SCHWEIZER 269C** · 2016-07-16 · Calhoun, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA16LA261
- **Event ID:** 20160719X94831
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-07-16
- **Location:** Calhoun, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.455276, -84.939163
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N6148D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the helicopter were the improper actions of the pilots after encountering ground resonance.

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