Schweizer 269C-1 N504JN

Summary

On 10 November 2024 at about 00:03 local time, a Schweizer 269C-1 registered N504JN was involved in an accident near Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

10 November 2024 at 00:03

Classification

Accident

Location

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Coordinates

40.7901, -77.7735

Aircraft

Schweizer 269C-1

Registration

N504JN

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2000

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Mifflintown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Dusk

NTSB number

ERA25LA044

Nobody was injured.

A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot of the helicopter reported that he departed and initiated a slow climb to clear a nearby mountain. The pilot stated that, based on the temperature, dew point, and humidity, he applied carburetor heat; the helicopter’s icing gauge also indicated the need for carburetor heat. As the helicopter approached the mountain, the engine lost partial power, and the pilot maneuvered toward lower terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. The pilot identified a residential cul-de-sac as a landing site and attempted to apply power before touching down; however, the engine did not respond. The helicopter subsequently landed hard from a height of about 4 ft, and the tail boom impacted an embankment, resulting in substantial damage. A postaccident engine run did not reveal evidence of any preexisting anomalies or failures that would have prevented normal engine operation. The recorded temperature and dew point near the accident site were conducive to the development of carburetor icing at cruise and glide engine power settings; however, the pilot stated that he applied carburetor heat before the loss of engine power. Based on this information, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.