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 29, 1991 | MANASSAS, VA | N48323 | Serious (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AT A LOW ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE HELICOPTER SETTLING WITH PO…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AT A LOW ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE HELICOPTER SETTLING WITH POWER. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES. |
| Feb 20, 1991 | NORTH MANKATO, MN | N8955F | Serious (2) | destroyed | THE FATIQUE FAILURE OF THE TAIL BOOM SUPPORT STRUT ATTACHMENT CLUSTER AND THE IMPROPER INSPECTION OF THE CLUSTER ATTACHMENT. |
| Aug 24, 1990 | SHREVEPORT, LA | N223TV | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE OBSTRUCTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LACK OF VISUAL QUES DUE TO THE LIGHT CONDI…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE OBSTRUCTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LACK OF VISUAL QUES DUE TO THE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, THE GROUND OBSERVER'S LACK OF ASSISTANCE AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION, AND THE OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION LINE). |
| Aug 31, 1989 | PARKERSBURG, WV | N58281 | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT USE (MOVEMENT) OF THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL DURING ENGINE OPERATION BEFORE SHUTDOWN, AND A SUBSEQUENT LIFT-OFF, LOSS OF CONTROL, …THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT USE (MOVEMENT) OF THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL DURING ENGINE OPERATION BEFORE SHUTDOWN, AND A SUBSEQUENT LIFT-OFF, LOSS OF CONTROL, ROLL OVER, AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. |
| Aug 05, 1989 | HOLLYWOOD, FL | N81AM | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE SEVERE FUSELAGE VIBRATION (GROUND RESONANCE) AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION TO AVOID OR COMPENSATE FOR THE OCCURRENCE. A FACTOR RELAT…THE SEVERE FUSELAGE VIBRATION (GROUND RESONANCE) AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION TO AVOID OR COMPENSATE FOR THE OCCURRENCE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW SHOCK STRUT. |
| Jul 25, 1989 | KALAPANA, HI | N58344 | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE IN THE NO. 2 CYLINDER AND THE DISREGARD OF THE LYCOMING SERVICE BULLETIN BY CO…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE IN THE NO. 2 CYLINDER AND THE DISREGARD OF THE LYCOMING SERVICE BULLETIN BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION AND TREES LOCATED AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE. |
| Apr 11, 1989 | ROSEHAYN, NJ | N1093Y | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING. THIS RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED TOUCHDOWN AND ROLLOVER OF THE HELICOPTER. |
| Mar 22, 1989 | DE KALB, IL | N8642F | Serious (1) | destroyed |
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FOUR CONNECTING ROD WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FAILURE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE BROKEN RING IN THE NUMBER ONE …FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FOUR CONNECTING ROD WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FAILURE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE BROKEN RING IN THE NUMBER ONE PISTON AND A DETERIORATED CENTER MAIN BEARING. |
| 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. |
| Dec 23, 1988 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N1025J | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 02, 1988 | GREENWOOD, SC | N58197 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 29, 1986 | DANIELS, WV | N8889F | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1986 | COUNCIL, NC | N9374F | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1985 | MONAHANS, TX | N58320 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 1985 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N9664F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1984 | SUPPLY, NC | N8782F | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 1982 | NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA | N8651F | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1982 | TIPTON, IA | N9357F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1982 | BOISE CITY, OK | N8873F | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |