Hughes 269A N101KT

Summary

On 31 July 1998 at about 17:40 local time, a Hughes 269A registered N101KT was involved in an accident near Salina, Kansas, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

31 July 1998 at 17:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Salina, Kansas, United States

Nearest airport

Salina (SLN)

Coordinates

38.8095, -97.6109

Aircraft

Hughes 269A

Registration

N101KT

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI98LA293

1 person was seriously injured.

inadequate maintenance which failed to detect corrosion in the fuel injector system and the fuel pump. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude and airspeed at which the loss of engine power occurred.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The accident occurred during a test flight after an annual inspection. The pilot reported that after takeoff at an altitude of about 300 feet above the ground with an airspeed of 50 miles per hour, the engine lost power. He performed an autorotation during which he turned to avoid obstacles. The helicopter impacted the terrain and rolled over. Post accident inspection revealed the fuel pump contained corrosion. The fuel injector contained a white powdery substance in almost every port. The fuel injector finger screen was also corroded.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.