# NTSB Accident CEN16FA315
> **HUGHES 269C** · 2016-08-10 · Howe, TX, USA · FATL
## 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.

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