Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER 269C near Preston, TX — 2009-09-05

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Date
2009-09-05
Location
Preston, TX, USA
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER 269C
Registration
N626LH
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

While conducting an aerial survey approximately 350-450 feet above the surface of a lake, the single-engine helicopter experienced a loss of engine power. Due to crowded beach conditions, the pilot elected to perform the forced landing offshore. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted and were picked up in a personal watercraft. The helicopter was recovered and examined; however, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked engine performance before flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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