Aviation accident WPR18FA232

2 fatal · HUGHES 369 · 2018-08-21 · Granger, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR18FA232
Event ID: 20180821X62945
Type: Accident
Date: 2018-08-21
Location: Granger, TX, USA
Coordinates: 30.69, -97.400558

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: HUGHES
Model: 369
Registration: N530FU
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid a power line while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to not follow the training syllabus and allow the low-level high-speed flight.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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