# NTSB FTW79DPJ15: Hughes 269A, N8892F, Alva, OK, May 5, 1979

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: May 5, 1979
- Place: Alva, OK · ALVA, OK
- Location: 36.7896° N, 98.6649° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Alva, OK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.7896&lon=-98.6649&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 19, 1979
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 136019
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW79DPJ15
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPJ15

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-0868   79/5/5    ALVA,OK             HUGHES 269A         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 45, 5500
        TIME - 1700                    N8892F              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 1200 IN
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, NOT INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ALVA MUNICIPAL
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ALVA,OK                     LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           HARD LANDING                                             LANDING: POWER-OFF AUTOROTATIVE LANDING
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8892F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8892F-2005-09-20), registration cancelled 2005-09-20, S/N 83-0267, built 1963 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HUGHES 269A
- Registry model: [Hughes 269A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269a) (registry code 4470402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Alva Municipal

## 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 19790505036579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790505036579A), May 5, 1979: Hughes 269A, Alva, OK, Destroyed. Engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. Hard landing resulted in roll-over and distruction of helicopter.

## Other investigations on N8892F (8)

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 DEN78FTE94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE94), Aug 31, 1978: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Crook, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCQ48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCQ48), Jul 15, 1977: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Herndon, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCQ58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ58), Jun 26, 1975: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Atwood, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCD24), Aug 13, 1971: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Nevada, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0041), Jul 8, 1968: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Broomfield, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0061), Mar 5, 1966: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Fort Collins, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN65A0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0086), Jun 29, 1965: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Broomfield, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2380), Jun 19, 1964: Hughes 269A (N8892F), Broomfield, CO, 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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