Hughes 269 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

390

All Events

211

Incidents

88

Minor

44

Serious

42

Fatal (61 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 18, 1989 MALIBU, CA N8784F Serious (1) — THE FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER TO FOLLOW BRIEFED PROCEDURES AND THE FAILURE OF GROUND PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ASSISTANCE.
Mar 13, 1989 BEXLEY, OH N300PP Incident substantial
THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS DAMAGE WHICH LED TO THE FAILURE OF THE NO. 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE…

THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS DAMAGE WHICH LED TO THE FAILURE OF THE NO. 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE.
Dec 23, 1988 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL N1025J Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 14, 1988 MOHAWK, TN N9575F Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1988 DAYTONA BEACH, FL N37632 Incident — Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1988 DICKENS, TX N7463F Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1988 VERO BEACH, FL N8602F Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 04, 1988 FONTANA, CA N1090Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1988 SALUDA, SC N8823F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988 PITTSTOWN, NJ N7028V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988 HAMPTON, IL N9499F Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1988 SANDWICH, IL N7425F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 VAN NUYS, CA N750AM Minor substantial FLIGHT WITH UNDERTORQUED ROTOR DAMPERS.
Jun 25, 1988 BIG BEAR, CA N9350F Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 1988 PRINEVILLE, OR N751AM Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 09, 1988 OZARK, AL N1038Y Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 07, 1988 MINNEAPOLIS, MN N9487F Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 02, 1988 GREENWOOD, SC N58197 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1988 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA N42JW Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 1988 SITKA, AK N92PC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1988 TOMBALL, TX N58332 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 09, 1988 OPA LOCKA, FL N8755F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1987 ELDORADO, TX N8945F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 24, 1987 LAS VEGAS, NV N22730 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1987 GRAND FORKS, ND N11079 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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