Final 1 serious Jun 1, 2024

N8045H crash at Danbury, NH

Hughes 269A — Loss of control in flight at Danbury, NH

DateJun 1, 2024
Tail numberN8045H
AircraftHughes 269A · Schweizer 269/300 · H269
LocationDanbury, NH
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseERA24LA242

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.

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