7a) TERRAIN COLLISION - POWERLINES, C-FIT

Hughes 369D | N161LA

December 5th, 2025 | Locust Grove, Oklahoma

Accident Location

City: Locust Grove
State: Oklahoma
Latitude: 36.22111
Longitude: -95.2525
Airport ID: H71

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Aircraft Info

N Number: N161LA
Make: Hughes
Model: 369D
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built: No

FAA Registry Inquiry For: N161LA

Pilot Info

PIC Name: Tsikoudakis, Emanuele
Gender: Male
Pilot Age: 56
Pilot Hours:
Flight School: No
Instructional Flight: No
Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
IFR Rating: Yes
Pilot Error: Unknown
Pilot Medical: 2nd Class Medical
Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

Date: December 5th, 2025
Time: 9:10 AM Local Time
Day / Night: Day
VMC / IMC: VMC
Phase Of Flight: Maneuvering
Total People Onboard: 1
PIC Fatality: 1
PAX Fatalities: 0
Ground Fatalities: 0
Total Fatalities: 1
NTSB No:
NTSB Travel: Unknown
AQP Classification: 7a) TERRAIN COLLISION - POWERLINES, C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. The helicopter is reported to have struck an object during hover.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.