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
Jun 18, 1989 LOCKPORT, IL N26628 Minor destroyed IMPROPER FLIGHT TECHNIQUE BY THE PIC DURING A TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA.
Apr 08, 1989 LONG BEACH, CA N9456F Minor substantial
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH LED TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO REACH THE AIRPORT AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE…

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH LED TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO REACH THE AIRPORT AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FLIGHT TIME IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF HELICOPTER WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.
Sep 05, 1988 SALUDA, SC N8823F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988 PITTSTOWN, NJ N7028V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 VAN NUYS, CA N750AM Minor substantial FLIGHT WITH UNDERTORQUED ROTOR DAMPERS.
May 12, 1988 PRINEVILLE, OR N751AM Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 07, 1988 MINNEAPOLIS, MN N9487F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1988 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA N42JW Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1988 TOMBALL, TX N58332 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 09, 1988 OPA LOCKA, FL N8755F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 1987 LAS VEGAS, NV N22730 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1987 FREEMONT, CA N1101K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1987 PLAINFIELD, IL N8927F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1987 VANCOUVER, WA N9606F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 26, 1987 RUBIDOUX, CA N101DN Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1986 MONAHANS, TX N8970F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 23, 1986 FT. WAYNE, IN N8752F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 23, 1986 KAHULUI, HI N9288F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 29, 1986 LAKEVILLE, MN N10415 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 08, 1986 BREWTON, AL N8866F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 04, 1985 BATESVILLE, TX N9283F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 10, 1985 CHAPMAN, AL N7451F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1985 WINGATE, NC N9588F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1985 CLEVELAND, OH N9296F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 13, 1984 ALBERMARLE, NC N7401F Minor 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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