NTSB Preliminary Report: Hana, HI
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Location:
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Hana, HI
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Accident Number:
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ANC24LA016
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Date & Time:
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February 20, 2024, 09:15 Local
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Registration:
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N690WA
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Aircraft:
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Hughes 369D
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Injuries:
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2 None
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Flight Conducted Under:
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Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled
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The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
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Aircraft Make:
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Hughes
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Registration:
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N690WA
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Model/Series:
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369D
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Aircraft Category:
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Helicopter
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Amateur Built:
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Operator:
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WINDWARD AVIATION INC
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Operating Certificate(s)
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Rotorcraft external load
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Held:
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(133), On-demand air taxi
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(135), Agricultural aircraft
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(137), Certificate of
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authorization or waiver
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(COA)
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Operator Designator Code:
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WVXA
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Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
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Conditions at Accident Site:
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VMC
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Condition of Light:
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Day
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Observation Facility, Elevation:
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PHOG,46 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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09:54 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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25 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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24°C /12°C
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Lowest Cloud Condition:
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Few / 5000 ft AGL
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Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
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/ ,
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Lowest Ceiling:
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Visibility:
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10 miles
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Altimeter Setting:
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30.2 inches Hg
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Type of Flight Plan Filed:
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Company VFR
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Departure Point:
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Kahului, HI (PHOG)
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Destination:
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Kahului, HI (PHOG)
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This information is preliminary and subject to change.
Wreckage and Impact Information
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Crew Injuries:
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1 None
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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1 None
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Aircraft Fire:
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None
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Ground Injuries:
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Aircraft Explosion:
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None
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Total Injuries:
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2 None
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Latitude, Longitude:
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20.671167,-156.05866
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Administrative Information
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Ward, Mark
Additional Participating Persons: Seth Cossel; FAA; Honolulu, HI
Anfrew Rasmussen; FAA; Honolulu, HI
Investigation Class: Class 4
Note: The NTSB did not travel to the scene of this accident.
This information is preliminary and subject to change.
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