Aviation accident CEN16FA315

1 fatal · HUGHES 269C · 2016-08-10 · Howe, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN16FA315
Event ID: 20160810X82409
Type: Accident
Date: 2016-08-10
Location: Howe, TX, USA
Coordinates: 33.567501, -96.577499

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: HUGHES
Model: 269C
Registration: N9277R
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DUSK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The improper execution of an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of remedial action during the autorotation.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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