# NTSB MKC81FCD34: Hughes 269B, N9357F, Marion, IA, August 13, 1981

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Closed
- Date: August 13, 1981
- Place: Marion, IA · MARION, IA
- Location: 42.0446° N, 91.5862° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Marion, IA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.0446&lon=-91.5862&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report October 1, 1981
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 124439
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC81FCD34
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD34

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2200  81/8/13    MARION,IA           HUGHES 269B         CR-  0  1  0  MISCELLANEOUS             PRIVATE, AGE 38, 497
        TIME - 1830                    N9357F              PX-  0  0  0  TEST                      TOTAL HOURS, 67 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - MARION
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          MARION,IA                   LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           HARD LANDING                                             LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
        REMARKS- EQUIPPED WITH HI-SPEED 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
- Airport: Marion

## 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 19810813051209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810813051209A), Aug 13, 1981: Hughes 269B, Marion, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control during hover. Tail rotor drive shaft was disconnected.

## 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 MKC77DCD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD37), Jun 29, 1977: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Hawkeye, 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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