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January 22, 2026 · Hughes 369 D · N105AC
North Augusta, SC
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Augusta, SC
Aircraft
Hughes 369 D (1978)
Tail Number
N105AC
Operator
Agricultural Air Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA097
On January 22, 2026, at 1600 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369D, N105AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Augusta, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 external load flight. The pilot reported that about 45 minutes into conducting tree trimming operations an engine chips caution light illuminated. The pilot was attempting to return to the landing zone when the engine torque and temperature began to fluctuate, and the helicopter subsequently experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot jettisoned the external load and conducted an autorotation to the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter. The helicopter was retained for further examination.
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On January 22, 2026, at 1600 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369D, N105AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Augusta, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 external load flight. The pilot reported that about 45 minutes into conducting tree trimming operations an engine chips caution light illuminated. The pilot was attempting to return to the landing zone when the engine torque and temperature began to fluctuate, and the helicopter subsequently experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot jettisoned the external load and conducted an autorotation to the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter. The helicopter was retained for further examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 369 D
Tail NumberN105AC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgricultural Air Services
Operating RulePart 133
Engines1
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 45 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC