# NTSB MIA82DA096: Hughes 269B, N9393F, Near Kissimmee, FL, April 12, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: April 12, 1982, 11:30 local (16:30 UTC)
- Place: Near Kissimmee, FL
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 12, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71882
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA096
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71882/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA096

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, cruise
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - autorotation - performed, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s)

## Analysis

THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE THE PILOT WAS ON A LOW ALTITUDE AERIAL OBSERVATION FLIGHT OVER TREES. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A NEARBY ROAD. WHILE APPROACHING THE ROAD AT 10 TO 15 FT AGL, HE RAN OUT OF RPM. HE HIT THE GROUND FLAT, BUT DID NOT ROLL OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9393F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9393F-2014-11-24), registration cancelled 2014-11-24, S/N 74-0119, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HUGHES 269B
- Registry model: [Hughes 269B](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b) (registry code 4470502) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 74-0119
- Airframe hours: 2942
- Engines: LYCOMING HIO-360A1A 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Preston Ducanson
- Registered owner: August Tieman
- Departed: NEAR KISSIMMEE, FL
- Destination: NEAR KISSIMMEE, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 8,912 total, 2,100 in this make and model, 8,490 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 80° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 167 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MEO, 12 nm away

## 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 19820412009199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820412009199A), Apr 12, 1982: Hughes 269B, Kissimmee, FL, Substantial damage. Engine lost power flying low over wooded area. Crash-landed on nearby road. No determination of engine problem.

## Other investigations on N9393F (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 MIA80DLD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD09), Nov 10, 1979: Hughes 269B (N9393F), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLD85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD85), Aug 20, 1979: Hughes 269B (N9393F), Winter Park, FL, no damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0015), Jun 11, 1968: Hughes 269B (N9393F), Gulfport, MS, 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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