Pilot Debrief

HUGHES 369 near Baxley, GA — 2009-11-06

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Date
2009-11-06
Location
Baxley, GA, USA
Aircraft
HUGHES 369
Registration
N89ZC
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, the helicopter lost engine power less than a minute after takeoff and rolled over onto its left side during the subsequent autorotation. The pilot stated that the cause of the loss of engine power was because the “main fuel valve was pulled causing fuel starvation to the engine.” He also stated that there was no mechanical malfunction with the helicopter.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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