Hughes 269 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2007 | Baker City, OR | N381MC | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering. |
| Sep 03, 2007 | Ramona, CA | N58332 | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 30, 2007 | Three Forks, MT | N428MS | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during autorotation. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision was a factor. |
| 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. |
| Jan 27, 2007 | Fulshear, TX | N8503A | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 30, 2006 | Mineral Wells, TX | N9655F | Incident | substantial | The loss of control as result of loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Dec 11, 2006 | Houma, LA | N9396F | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked engine cylinder and broken spark plug which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was that it w…A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked engine cylinder and broken spark plug which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was that it was not possible to attain proper rotor RPM. |
| May 28, 2006 | Berlin Center, OH | N69HU | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot flew at a low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the wire. A factor was the wire. |
| May 26, 2006 | Concord, NC | N269RS | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering, resulting in a forced landing to uneven terrain and a roll over. |
| May 03, 2006 | Sullivan, OH | N9471F | Incident | substantial |
Fatigue failure of the fuselage-to-tail boom cluster fitting, and the secondary failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the in…Fatigue failure of the fuselage-to-tail boom cluster fitting, and the secondary failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the incomplete compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive. A factor was the ditch. |
| Nov 05, 2005 | Omaha, NE | N1020Q | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive desce…The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing. |
| Sep 27, 2005 | Daisen, JA | JA7670 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 2005 | Ashland, OR | N488MC | Incident | substantial |
The inability of the dual student to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the landing roll when the left skid sank into an area of th…The inability of the dual student to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the landing roll when the left skid sank into an area of thick, soft, sticky tar, and the instructor pilot's improper decision to perform a full-down autorotational landing to a surface which had already shown itself to be soft. Factors include a soft, sticky landing surface, and high temperature that contributed to the softening of the landing surface. |
| Jul 21, 2005 | Laurel, MT | N801CP | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while executing a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Bruceville, TX | N7487F | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper flare during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factor was, the lack of suitable terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2005 | Rusk, TX | N8768F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of su…A loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 01, 2005 | Sherman, TX | N62269 | Minor | substantial |
The applicant's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a simulated power failure from a hover and the FAA inspector's delaye…The applicant's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a simulated power failure from a hover and the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Apr 17, 2005 | Whitefish, MT | N7054C | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Gusting winds and …The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Gusting winds and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions were contributing factors. |
| Jan 29, 2005 | Englewood, CO | N9688F | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors wer…the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were low rotor rpm, low airspeed, and the instructor's delay in taking remedial action. |
| Oct 10, 2004 | Minerva, OH | N7423F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff. |
| Jul 10, 2004 | Arlington, WA | N56PH | Incident | substantial |
A significant power loss for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to a full autorotational landing. Factors include no suitable terrai…A significant power loss for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to a full autorotational landing. Factors include no suitable terrain in the area, and soft swampy terrain at the point where the pilot found it necessary to perform the forced landing. |
| May 14, 2004 | Louisburg, NC | N115ES | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Fatigue failure of the tailboom saddle fitting which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Also causal was inadequate maintenance due to non-compli…Fatigue failure of the tailboom saddle fitting which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Also causal was inadequate maintenance due to non-compliance to an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of the saddle fitting. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of proper certification. |
| Mar 27, 2004 | Farmingdale, NY | N9520F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hover-taxiing. A factor in this accident was the high wind condition. |
| Nov 10, 2003 | Louisville, KY | N1093D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to allow the passenger to manipulate the aircraft flight controls, his failure to maintain altitude/clearance …The pilot's improper in-flight decision to allow the passenger to manipulate the aircraft flight controls, his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the river, and his inadequate remedial action. A related factor was the low altitude. |
| Nov 07, 2003 | Birmingham, AL | N1015T | Incident | substantial | The certified flight instructor's inadequate aircraft control and his improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and roll over. |