# NTSB ATL82DA256: Hughes 269B, N9374F, Angier, NC, August 28, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 28, 1982, 11:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Angier, NC
- Location: 35.5119° N, 78.7399° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Angier, NC, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.5119&lon=-78.7399&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 28, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69783
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA256
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69783/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA256

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - aerial application
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

WHILE SPAYING SOY BEANS, THE PILOT OBSERVED 3 POWER LINES BORDERING THE FIELD, BUT FAILED TO SEE A FOURTH. WHILE ON A SWATH RUN, THE HELICOPTER STRUCK THE FOURTH LINE WITH THE MAIN AND TAIL ROTOR BLADES WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9374F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9374F), registered now, S/N 54-0086, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HUGHES 269B
- Registry model: [Hughes 269B](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b) (registry code 4470502) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 54-0086
- Airframe hours: 3100
- Engines: LYCOMING HIO-360-A1A 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Raymond Godwin
- Registered owner: Godwin Spraying Inc.
- Departed: ANGIER, NC
- Destination: ANGIER, NC

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane, helicopter; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 7,900 total, 450 in this make and model, 76 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 185 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820828054579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820828054579A), Aug 28, 1982: Hughes 269B, Angier, NC, Substantial damage. Helicopter hit wires during swath run.

## Other investigations on N9374F (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL86LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA069), Feb 4, 1986: Hughes 269B (N9374F), Council, NC, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0050), Dec 30, 1965: Hughes 269B (N9374F), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1043), Dec 18, 1964: Hughes 269B (N9374F), Davis, CA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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