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
May 11, 1989 OZARK, AL N9049J Incident substantial THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE USE OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL AND THE MISJUDGED FLARE DURING A PRACTICE TOUCHDOWN AUTOROTATION.
Mar 30, 1989 MESA, AZ N58164 Incident substantial IMPROPER FLARE BY THE STUDENT PILOT, AND IMPROPER SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI).
Mar 20, 1989 SAIPAN, CQ N7470F Incident substantial
FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ASSURE THE HELICOPTER WAS SERVICED WITH THE PROPER GRADE OF FUEL. A FACTOR REALATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK…

FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ASSURE THE HELICOPTER WAS SERVICED WITH THE PROPER GRADE OF FUEL. A FACTOR REALATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA, WHICH RESULTED IN HAVING TO DITCH THE HELICOPTER IN THE WATER.
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.
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
Jul 21, 1988 SANDWICH, IL N7425F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 1988 BIG BEAR, CA N9350F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 1988 SITKA, AK N92PC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1987 ELDORADO, TX N8945F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1987 GRAND FORKS, ND N11079 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 11, 1987 MORRISTOWN, TN N8709F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1987 SCOFFIELD, UT N9676F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1987 SOUTH BEND, IN N9522F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1987 PALMDALE, CA N1103V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 20, 1987 JACKSONVILLE, FL N90270 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 28, 1987 ANTRIM, NH N3624J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 29, 1986 MATLOCK, WA N9365F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 14, 1986 BOWLING GREEN, KY N7416F Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 10, 1986 CHARLOTTE, NC N58188 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1986 EDEN, NC N9665F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 26, 1986 DANVILLE, KY N9372F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 1986 FOREST GROVE, OR N986GC Incident destroyed 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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