# NTSB NYC82DA172: Hughes 269A, N8782F, Westfield, MA, July 29, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 29, 1982, 13:10 local (17:10 UTC)
- Place: Westfield, MA
- Location: 42.1579° N, 72.7159° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at WESTFIELD-BARNES RGNL (BAF), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.1579&lon=-72.7159&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 29, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 73017
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82DA172
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/73017/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA172

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, hover
  - weather condition - unfavorable wind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Main gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - landing gear,skid assembly - overload (contributing factor)
- Roll over, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE HELICOPTER STARTED TO SPIN AROUND AFTER TAKEOFF DURING A HOVER IN STRONG WIND. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND. SIDELOADING BROKE A SKID AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER DURING TOUCHDOWN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8782F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8782F), registered now, S/N 0107, built 1962 (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: 720107
- Airframe hours: 728
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-C2D 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Anthony Malone
- Registered owner: Anthony Malone
- Departed: 7B0, BOWLES AGAWAM, MA
- Destination: L18, FALLBROOK, CA
- Airport: BAF, Barnes

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 120 total, 37 in this make and model, 46 as pilot in command, 28 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Temperature: 187 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19820729032739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820729032739A), Jul 29, 1982: Hughes 269A, Westfield, MA, Substantial damage. Lost control of helicopter during a hover pedal turn. Aborted flight. Side load ground impact collapsed right strut

## Other investigations on N8782F (1)

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 ATL84LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA125), Mar 20, 1984: Hughes 269 (N8782F), Supply, NC, 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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