Hughes 269 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 1991 | BLAKELY, GA | N11017 | Fatal (1) | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM. |
| Sep 25, 1990 | JEFFERSON, MD | N1094D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DUE TO A WORN TAIL ROTOR SPLINED DRIVE SLEEVE, AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND/OR INSPECTION BY…THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DUE TO A WORN TAIL ROTOR SPLINED DRIVE SLEEVE, AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND/OR INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR. CONTRIBUTING TO THE LOSS OF CONTROL WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DUE TO INEXPERIENCE. |
| Sep 17, 1990 | KINGSVILLE, TX | N403SD | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT FLANGE ON THE TAIL BOOM SADDLE FITTING. |
| Nov 15, 1989 | ESTACADA, OR | N9592F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT MISJUDGED CLEARANCE BETWEEN HER EXTERNAL LOAD AND THE OBSTRUCTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OBSTRUCTION, IMPROPER MAINTENA…THE PILOT MISJUDGED CLEARANCE BETWEEN HER EXTERNAL LOAD AND THE OBSTRUCTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OBSTRUCTION, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATION OF THE EXTERNAL LOAD LINE/HOOK BY THE OPERATOR, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO JETTISON THE EXTERNAL LOAD, AND A FAILURE OF THE OPERATOR MANAGEMENT TO ASSURE THE PILOT HAD RECEIVED ADEQUATE TRAINING/CERTIFICATION. |
| Sep 18, 1989 | AGANA, USA | N8134Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed | INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWER LINE. THE POWER LINE WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jun 10, 1989 | RAINBOW VALLEY, CA | N58323 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT (FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE OBSTRUCTION). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT …IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT (FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE OBSTRUCTION). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY IN MARGINAL VFR WEATHER, AND THE TRANSMISSION LINE. |
| May 18, 1989 | ROCKSPRINGS, TX | N58228 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF THE HELICOPTER, FAILED TO MAINTIAN PROPER ROTOR RPM, AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE (CLEARANCE) AB…THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF THE HELICOPTER, FAILED TO MAINTIAN PROPER ROTOR RPM, AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE (CLEARANCE) ABOVE THE GROUND, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS HIS IMPAIRMENT FROM USE OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG (NORDIAZEPAM OR DIAZEPAM), WHICH WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FLYING. |
| Nov 14, 1988 | MOHAWK, TN | N9575F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1988 | HAMPTON, IL | N9499F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1988 | OZARK, AL | N1038Y | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 1987 | BUFORD, GA | N3782B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 10, 1986 | CROSS PLAINES, IN | N8982F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1985 | ALTOONA, PA | N8615E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 1984 | CLINT, TX | N9336F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1984 | PALOS VERDE EST, CA | N9400F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1983 | HOUSTON, TX | N8995F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 1983 | PHOENIX, AZ | N42426 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |