N175JL is a 1977 Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Rolls-Royc 250-C20B rated at 420 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Saltville, VA. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2006. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 49 years old
- 1 of 208 Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D
2024
2006
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The Chief Pilot reported that, while working on transmission power wires, the pilot maneuvered the helicopter closer to the wires to give a better position for the other crew member. He added that the pilot heard a noise and felt a vibration from the tail section. The pilot moved away from the wires, noticed no abnormality of flight, and returned to the landing zone without further incident.
Postaccident examination revealed that the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor.
The Chief Pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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