# NTSB FTW82DA327: Hughes 269A, N8827F, Forgan, OK, August 14, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 13, 1982, 19:15 local (Aug 14, 1982, 00:15 UTC)
- Place: Forgan, OK
- Coordinates: 36.900829, -100.530296 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.9008&lon=-100.5303&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 13, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70700
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA327
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70700/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA327

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown
  - crew/group coordination - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - power on landing - performed, pilot in command
  - control interference - inadvertent, passenger (cause)
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command
- Other gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)
  - landing gear,skid assembly - overload
- Roll over, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS TO LOOK FOR A MISSING PERSON. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND, HE LOST TAIL ROTOR CONTROL AND THE HELICOPTER BEGAN TO SPIN TO THE RIGHT. HE SET THE HELICOPTER DOWN WHILE IT WAS TURNING, BUT THE RIGHT SKID HIT A CATTLE TRAIL AND COLLAPSED, THEN THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE PASSENGER WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE HELICOPTER CONTROLS AND PROBABLY BRACED BOTH FEET ON THE TAIL ROTOR PEDALS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8827F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8827F-2023-07-12), registration cancelled 2023-07-12, S/N 43-0188 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HUGHES 269A
- Registry model: [Hughes 269A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269a) (registry code 4470402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 430188
- Airframe hours: 139
- Engines: LYCOMING HIO-360-A1A 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Egg Beaters Inc.
- Registered owner: Egg Beaters Inc.
- Departed: Q44, BEAVER, OK
- Destination: Q44, BEAVER, OK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 238 total, 60 in this make and model, 180 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Temperature: 212 °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 19820813054429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820813054429A), Aug 13, 1982: Hughes 269A, Forgan, OK, Substantial damage. During landing helicopter started spinning and rolled over on touchdown.

## Other investigations on N8827F (2)

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 CEN22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA077), Dec 14, 2021: Hughes 269A (N8827F), Crowley, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI71DBD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBD08), Aug 1, 1970: Hughes 269A (N8827F), Freeport, IL, 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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