# NTSB UNK64X3436: Hughes 269B, N9357F, Redding, CA, August 16, 1964

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: August 16, 1964
- Place: Redding, CA · REDDING, CA
- Location: 40.5865° N, 122.3917° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Redding, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.5865&lon=-122.3917&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 15, 1965
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 182700
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=UNK64X3436
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3436

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2-0724  64/8/16  NR.REDDING CALIF      HUGHES 269B         CR-  0  0  1  MISCELLANEOUS             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 1115                    N9357F              PX-  0  0  2  DEMONSTRATION             AGE 41, 7000 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            190 IN TYPE, NOT
                                                                                                   INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - HELIPAD
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           STALL: MUSH                                              TAKEOFF: ABORTED
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
        FACTOR(S)
           WEATHER - HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE
        SKY CONDITION                                            CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
          CLEAR                                                    UNLIMITED
        VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE                              OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE
          5 OR OVER(UNLIMITED)                                     NONE
        TEMPERATURE-F                                            WIND VELOCITY-KNOTS
           70                                                      CALM
        TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS                               TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
          VFR                                                      NONE
        REMARKS- PILOT TRIED TO TAKEOFF UNDER DENSITY ALTITUDE EXCEEDING PERFORMANCE OF AIRCRAFT.
```

## 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: Helipad

## 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 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

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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