Final None Nov 22, 2017

N9685F accident at Woodlawn, VA

Hughes 300 — Loss of control in flight at Woodlawn, VA

DateNov 22, 2017
Tail numberN9685F
AircraftHughes 300 · Schweizer 269/300 · H269
LocationWoodlawn, VA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseGAA18CA060

Probable cause

The pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.

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