# NTSB ATL83LA387: Hughes 269A, N8751F, Moultrie, GA, September 27, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 27, 1983, 18:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Moultrie, GA
- Coordinates: 31.160123, -83.770599 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.1601&lon=-83.7706&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 6219
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL83LA387
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/6219/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA387

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (contributing factor)
  - fuel consumption calculations - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - fuel supply - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - autorotation - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE ACFT LANDED HARD DURING AN AUTOROTATIONAL FORCED LANDING AFTER ENGINE STOPPAGE. THIS WAS AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT IN VMC WEATHER. REPORTEDLY THE ENGINE QUIT AT 100 FT AGL OVER TREES WHILE THE PLT WAS TRYING TO LAND TO RELOAD. AFTER THE POWER LOSS A HARD LANDING WAS MADE. THE PILOT SAID HE HAD ADDED 10 GALLONS OF FUEL TO THE ACFT JUST 30 MINUTES PRIORTO THE ENGINE STOPPAGE. THE ACFT LOADER SAID THERE WAS NO FUEL ON THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT WHEN QUESTIONED LATER SAID HE THOUGHT THE ENGINE FAILED FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8751F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8751F), registered now, S/N 52-0073, built 1962 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HUGHES 269A
- Registry model: [Hughes 269A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269a) (registry code 4470402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming HO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ho-360-series) (registry code 41513, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 52-0073
- Airframe hours: 30
- Engines: AVCO LYCOMING O-360 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Tim Brock
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 1983, 90 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,160 total, 190 in this make and model, 1,160 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19830927052989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830927052989A), Sep 27, 1983: Hughes 269A, Moultrie, FL, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit from fuel exhaustion.

## Other investigations on N8751F (4)

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 MKC77DCQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCQ18), Feb 18, 1977: Hughes 269A (N8751F), Caldwell, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG10), Jul 31, 1974: Hughes 269A (N8751F), W.Memphis, AR, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69D0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0126), Aug 8, 1968: Hughes 269A (N8751F), Panoche, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0052), Nov 21, 1966: Hughes 269A (N8751F), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage

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.

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