HUGHES 369D
Atchison, KS, July 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Atchison, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.63563, -95.09678 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA308 |
| Event ID | 20230717192632 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369D |
| Registration # | N533DR |
| Operator | N/A |
| Owner | KANSAS FARM & RANCH INC |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.