Schweizer 269C accident near Westport, OR
On August 8, 1999, a Schweizer 269C (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Westport, OR. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 8, 1999
- Place
- Westport, OR
- Aircraft
- Schweizer 269C · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 46.059°N, 123.270°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X19645
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 7, 1999, approximately 2130 Pacific daylight time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, N383T, was destroyed after it collided with trees and terrain about six miles west of Westport, Oregon. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant and owner of the helicopter, was fatally injured. The flight had departed Oysterville, Washington, about 2030, with its destination reported to be Kelso, Washington. No flight plan was filed for the flight which was to be conducted under 14 CFR 91. Visual meteorological conditions were reported en route, however, persons in the area around Svensen and Knappa, Oregon, (near the crash site) reported isolated severe thunderstorms in the vicinity. No ELT was carried on board the aircraft. About 2115, the helicopter was seen about 150 feet AGL proceeding to the east, near the maritime museum in Astoria, Oregon, by an individual who knew both the pilot and the specific helicopter. That person also stated that the helicopter's navigation lights and strobe were on at the time, and that he expected the pilot to land at the museum heliport due to impending darkness. He also noted that he had flown with the pilot many times, and that the pilot often flew between Astoria and Kelso using a direct magnetic heading of 080 degrees, flying over the ridge at Bradley State Park, and over the town of Westport, Oregon. A retired Coast Guard Captain and pilot with the Astoria Search and Rescue Team, offered his observations of the weather on the night of August 7, 1999. He said that from his home in Knappa, Oregon (approximately ten miles west
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors include low clouds and visibility and near-night light conditions.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
