N9357F

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • July 29, 1982Accident

    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.

    Hughes 269B

  • August 13, 1981Accident

    Improper Operation Of Flight Controls

    Hughes 269B

  • June 29, 1977Accident

    Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Main Rotor Blades; Foreign Material Affecting Normal Operations

    Hughes 269B

  • June 19, 1973Accident

    Powerplant Failure For Undetermined Reasons. Factors: Simulated Conditions

    Hughes 269B

  • March 19, 1965Accident

    Selected Unsuitable Terrain; Unfavorable Wind Conditions. Factors: Wet,Soft Ground; Landed In Construction Area

    Hughes 269B

  • August 16, 1964Accident

    Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning. Factors: High Density Altitude

    Hughes 269B