# NTSB MIA76FKG51: Hughes 269A, N8897F, Comer, GA, April 3, 1976

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Closed
- Date: April 3, 1976
- Place: Comer, GA · COMER, GA
- Location: 34.0625° N, 83.1273° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Comer, GA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.0625&lon=-83.1273&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 20, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 153611
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA76FKG51
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG51

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2124   76/4/3    COMER,GA            HUGHES 269A         CR-  0  0  1  MISCELLANEOUS             COMMERCIAL, AGE 26, 614
        TIME - 1805                    N8897F              PX-  0  1  0  TEST                      TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          COMER,GA                    LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8897F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8897F-2021-01-30), registration cancelled 2021-01-30, S/N 83-0274, 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 HO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ho-360-series) (registry code 41513, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## 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 19760403009209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760403009209A), Apr 3, 1976: Hughes 269A, Comer, GA, Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N8897F (3)

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 CEN10CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA280), Jun 1, 2010: Hughes 269A (N8897F), Cannon Falls, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA125), Feb 17, 1996: Hughes 269A (N8897F), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the unqualified helicopter pilot to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors relating to the accident were: his lack of total experience in helicopters and his improper decision to…
- [NTSB MIA77DKJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKJ71), Aug 11, 1977: Hughes 269A1 (N8897F), Mt.Meigs, AL, 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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