Final
1 minor
Jul 1, 2023
N9WZ accident at Macclenny, FL
Schweizer 269C — Ground resonance at None (Macclenny, FL)
DateJul 1, 2023
Tail numberN9WZ
AircraftSchweizer 269C · Schweizer 269/300 · H269
LocationMacclenny, FL
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA23LA284
Probable cause
The improper maintenance of the landing gear dampers and main rotor elastomeric dampers, resulting in ground resonance during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt with the helicopter near its maximum gross weight for the density altitude.
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