# NTSB Accident ERA23LA284
> **SCHWEIZER 269C** · 2023-07-01 · Macclenny, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA23LA284
- **Event ID:** 20230705192513
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-07-01
- **Location:** Macclenny, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.275833, -82.126667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N9WZ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper maintenance of the landing gear dampers and main rotor elastomeric dampers, resulting in ground resonance during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt with the helicopter near its maximum gross weight for the density altitude.

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