# NTSB MKC77DCD37: Hughes 269B, N9357F, Hawkeye, IA, June 29, 1977

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: June 29, 1977
- Place: Hawkeye, IA · HAWKEYE, IA
- Location: 42.9378° N, 91.9504° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Hawkeye, IA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.9378&lon=-91.9504&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 29, 1977
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 147332
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC77DCD37
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD37

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2810  77/6/29    HAWKEYE,IA          HUGHES 269B         CR-  0  0  1  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 22, 508
        TIME - 1830                    N9357F              PX-  0  0  0  ASSOC CROP CTL ACTIVITY   TOTAL HOURS, 232 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          HAWKEYE,IA                  LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: UNCONTROLLED                TAKEOFF: VERTICAL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           ROTORCRAFT - ROTOR ASSEMBLIES: MAIN ROTOR BLADES
           MISCELLANEOUS - FOREIGN MATERIAL AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATIONS
         SPECIAL DATA
          TOTAL HOURS IN CROP CONTROL -   50                       KIND OF OPERATION - SPRAYING CROPS
          KIND OF CROP - BEANS                                     TYPE OF CHEMICAL USED - LIQUID CHEMICAL-NONTOXIC
          PILOT' S SEAT BELT -FASTENED-PROPERLY                    GLOVES - NOT USED
          GOGGLES - USED                                           CRASH HELMET - AVAILABLE USED
          COCKPIT CRASHPAD - NOT INSTALLED                         CRASH BAR - NOT INSTALLED
          TANK/HOPPER-LOCATION - AFT OF PILOT                      ELEVATION-AREA BEING TREATED-FEET -  1100
        REMARKS- CHEM BUILD-UP ON M/R BLADES & T/R.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9357F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9357F-2013-05-22), registration cancelled 2013-05-22, S/N 0044, 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
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N9357F (6)

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 CHI08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA164), Jun 15, 2008: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Cook, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.
- [NTSB MKC82FCD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCD09), Jul 29, 1982: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Tipton, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD34), Aug 13, 1981: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Marion, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKQ31), Jun 19, 1973: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Madison, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK65A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65A0060), Mar 19, 1965: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Round Mt, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3436), Aug 16, 1964: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Redding, 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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