HUGHES 369D
Atchison, KS — July 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA308 |
| Event ID | 20230717192632 |
| Location | Atchison, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.63563, -95.09678 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369D |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a powerline.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.