Hughes 369D N622WA
10 October 2001 · Kahoolawe Isle, Hawaii, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 10 October 2001 at about 03:00 local time, a Hughes 369D registered N622WA was involved in an accident near Kahoolawe Isle, Hawaii, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 03:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Kahoolawe Isle, Hawaii, United States
- Coordinates
- 20.8790, -156.4991
- Aircraft
- Hughes 369D
- Registration
- N622WA
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Kahoolawe → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Not recorded
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX02LA007
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
Inadequate visual surveillance by the pilot before takeoff resulting in liftoff with a deplaning passenger still partially aboard the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
A deplaning passenger was still reaching into the helicopter, re-securing the seatbelt, as the pilot lifted off for departure, and was lifted aloft straddling the right-hand landing gear strut. He subsequently fell to the ground. The helicopter had previously landed and deplaned three passengers with the engine operating and rotors turning. Two of the passengers then walked away from the front of the helicopter. The pilot reported they had given him a "thumbs up" signifying the passengers were clear of the helicopter and he could depart. The passengers reported they did not give such a signal.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Hughes 369 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2001 | Hughes 369D | Canby, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jun 2001 | Hughes 369HS | Mountain View, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 Sep 2001 | Hughes 369D | Carlsbad, California, United States | Civic Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Hughes 369D | Ely, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jul 2001 | Hughes 369A | Wadesboro, North Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 2001 | Hughes 369FF | Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States | Omni Aviation Services, LLC | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2001 | Agusta A109A | Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Sep 2001 | Bell 206B | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Feb 2001 | Eurocopter AS-350-B2 | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | Safari Helicopter, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 May 2001 | Cessna 337C | Paauilo, Hawaii, United States | Mokulele Flight Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 4 Dec 2001 | Bell 206 B-2 | Aieia, Hawaii, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Dec 2001 | Cessna 150K | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Oahu Aviation Flight School, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |