Hughes 269 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2024 | Danbury, NH | N8045H | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Klinga, OF | D-HOHL | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Eustis, FL | N9567F | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control as he slowed the helicopter during a landing approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due …The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control as he slowed the helicopter during a landing approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Aug 05, 2015 | Atkinson, IL | N9427F | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to intentionally fly the helicopter at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a power line…The pilot's improper decision to intentionally fly the helicopter at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a power line. |
| May 02, 2012 | Phoenix, AZ | N380TL | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise fli…A loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise flight. |
| Aug 07, 2010 | Lakeview, MI | N11XC | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's excessive descent angle during landing approach, which resulted in a settling with power condition. |
| Mar 11, 2009 | El Indio, TX | N64731 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds. |
| May 29, 2007 | Las Piedras, PR | N63HD | Serious (1) | substantial |
The failure of the non-certificated pilot to maintain a proper rate of descent during the autorotative landing following a reported loss of engine pow…The failure of the non-certificated pilot to maintain a proper rate of descent during the autorotative landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Oct 07, 2003 | Huntsville, AL | N911HC | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent uncon…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled collision with the ground. |
| Nov 17, 2001 | Richmond, TX | N9294F | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing. |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Paso Robles, CA | N8724F | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a practice autorotational landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 18, 1999 | BROWNSBORO, TX | N575PF | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state. |
| Dec 13, 1999 | SALINA, KS | N58408 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare. |
| Jul 31, 1998 | SALINA, KS | N101KT | Serious (1) | substantial |
inadequate maintenance which failed to detect corrosion in the fuel injector system and the fuel pump. Factors related to the accident were the low a…inadequate maintenance which failed to detect corrosion in the fuel injector system and the fuel pump. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude and airspeed at which the loss of engine power occurred. |
| Aug 31, 1997 | COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA | N7058T | Serious (2) | destroyed |
inadequate supervision by the designated examiner by failing to ensure a timely autorotation recovery was initiated. A related factor was: the studen…inadequate supervision by the designated examiner by failing to ensure a timely autorotation recovery was initiated. A related factor was: the student pilot allowed the rotor rpm to diminish after the examiner simulated a loss of engine power. |
| Jun 12, 1997 | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | N1020U | Serious (2) | destroyed |
loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). Related factors included the obstructions (building, utility pole, and transmission wires); and t…loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). Related factors included the obstructions (building, utility pole, and transmission wires); and the lack of a functional windsock, due to inadequate facility maintenance by the operator. |
| Aug 10, 1996 | COTTONDALE, FL | N8784F | Serious (1) | substantial | improper assembly of the main rotor blade dampners by a mechanic which resulted in the helicopter being damaged by ground resonance. |
| Jul 07, 1996 | TAMPA, FL | N10TP | Serious (2) | substantial | The failure of maintenance personnel to secure the engine oil screen housing during the 50-hour inspection. |
| Apr 19, 1996 | LINDEN, NJ | N8084E | Serious (1) | destroyed | improper flare by the pilot, and his failure to take proper corrective action after the helicopter touched down hard and entered ground resonance. |
| Feb 17, 1996 | DALLAS, TX | N8897F | Serious (1) | substantial |
Failure of the unqualified helicopter pilot to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors relating to the accident were: his lack of total experienc…Failure of the unqualified helicopter pilot to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors relating to the accident were: his lack of total experience in helicopters and his improper decision to attempt to hover without appropriate training/endorsement for flight in the helicopter. |
| May 10, 1995 | LAMONT, WA | N7443F | Serious (1) | substantial | UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND AN INADEQUATE AUTOROTATION. |
| Jan 16, 1994 | ATLANTA, GA | N8994F | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during the…The inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during the autorotation. |
| Jan 02, 1993 | FOLSOM, CA | N7462F | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILING TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT RESULTING IN THE HELICOPTER COLLIDING WITH ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION WIRES. |
| Nov 16, 1992 | CAMP VERDE, AZ | CGGLF | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOTS INTENTIONAL MANEUVERING FLIGHT AT A ALTITUDE INADEQUATE TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. |
| Aug 24, 1992 | NOME, AK | N5006M | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE. |