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Dec 14, 2021
N8827F accident at Crowley, TX
Hughes 269A — Loss of control in flight at Crowley, TX
DateDec 14, 2021
Tail numberN8827F
AircraftHughes 269A · Schweizer 269/300 · H269
LocationCrowley, TX
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN22LA077
Probable cause
The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
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