On July 29, 1982, a Hughes 269B (registration N9357F) operated by Brentner Aircraft, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Tipton, IA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A helicopter crashed during takeoff for a corn pollination flight. The pilot reported a running takeoff across the runway; the helicopter settled onto a fence and rolled over. Investigation revealed the helicopter was 52 lbs over max gross weight; density altitude was 2000 ft.
Accident Details
A helicopter was involved in an accident while taking off for a flight to pollinate corn. According to the pilot, he performed a running takeoff across the runway. The helicopter became airborne at the north edge of the runway but began to settle as it crossed the south edge. The helicopter subsequently settled onto a woven wire fence and rolled over onto its left side.
Investigation Findings
An investigation into the accident revealed that the helicopter was approximately 52 pounds over its maximum gross weight at the time of the accident. Additionally, the density altitude was determined to be about 2,000 feet.
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