# Accident 19950316004119A: Hughes 269A, Van Nuys, CA, March 16, 1995

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: March 16, 1995, 10:57 local time
- Place: Van Nuys, CA
- Airport: Van Nuys Airport
- Damage: Destroyed
- Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 34.1896° N, 118.4904° W: From the FAA, an estimate near the named town, within about 3 miles
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.1896&lon=-118.4904&mi=10
- Aircraft: N8873F, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8873F-1998-01-08) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Hughes 269A (registry code 4470402, https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HUGHES 269A
- Reported engine: LYC HIO360B1A
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Pilot flight hours: 1,039 total, 60 in this make and model
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB LAX95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA136) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950316004119A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

STUDENT TOUCHED SKID LIGHTLY LANDING. BEGAN OSCILLATIONS UNTIL SKID COLLAPSED. SKID GEAR DAMPERS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA136), Mar 16, 1995: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Van Nuys, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the operation of the helicopter with improper adjustment of the landing gear and main rotor dampers due to the inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and an…

## Other reports on N8873F (2)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Accident 19820717029929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820717029929A), Jul 17, 1982: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Boise City, OK, Substantial damage. Landing after testing spray rig, was unable to flare due to loss of power. Helicopter rolled over forward.
- [Accident 19760807023229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760807023229A), Aug 7, 1976: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Alden, KS, Substantial damage

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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