# NTSB MKC82FCD09: Hughes 269B, N9357F, Tipton, IA, July 29, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: July 29, 1982, 12:29 local (17:29 UTC)
- Place: Tipton, IA
- Location: 41.7701° N, 91.1283° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Tipton, IA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7701&lon=-91.1283&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report July 29, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72821
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC82FCD09
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72821/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCD09

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, takeoff
  - planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - aircraft weight and balance - exceeded, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
  - aborted takeoff - initiated, pilot in command
  - object - fence (contributing factor)
- Roll over, takeoff

## Analysis

THE HELICOPTER CRASHED DURING TAKEOFF ON A FLIGHT TO POLLENATE CORN. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A RUNNING TAKEOFF ACROSS THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT THE HELICOPTER BECAME AIRBORNE AT THE NORTH EDGE OF THE RUNWAY, BUT STARTED TO SETTLE AS IT WENT OVER THE SOUTH EDGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE HELICOPTER SETTLED DOWN ON A WOVEN WIRE FENCE AND ROLLED OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE HELICOPTER WAS ABOUT 52 LBS OVER ITS MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS ABOUT 2000 FT.

## 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
- Serial number: 34-0044
- Airframe hours: 3210
- Engines: LYCOMING HIO-360A1A 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 137
- Operator: Brentner Aircraft, Inc.
- Registered owner: Brentner Aircraft, Inc.
- Departed: TIPTON, IA
- Destination: TIPTON, IA
- Airport: Tipton, runway 11, 3,000 × 60 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 2,962 total, 73 in this make and model, 2,460 as pilot in command, 145 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 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 19820729035449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820729035449A), Jul 29, 1982: Hughes 269B, Tipton, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot was attempting a running takeoff when helicopter crashed into a fence. Aircraft was over gross weight.

## 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 MKC81FCD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD34), Aug 13, 1981: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Marion, 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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