# NTSB LAX91T#A09: Hughes 369, N8386F, Hilo, HI, May 28, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report
- Date: May 28, 1991, 10:15 local (19:15 UTC)
- Place: Hilo, HI
- Coordinates: 19.689683, -155.080398 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=19.6897&lon=-155.0804&mi=10
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed
- Investigation class: Class 3
- NTSB case key (mKey): 27377
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX91T#A09
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/27377/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91T%23A09

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8386F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8386F-2014-11-18), registration cancelled 2014-11-18, S/N 570130D (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HUGHES 369
- Registry model: [Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-helicopters-hughes-369d) (registry code 4470706) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 570130D
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Public aircraft, Part 133
- Operator: Mauna Kea Helicopters
- Flight plan: Company VFR

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 57 °F, dew point -0 °F

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