How many accidents has the Hughes 369 had?

The NTSB has recorded 434 events involving the Hughes 369: 82 fatal, 64 serious, 81 minor injuries, and 203 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Hughes 369 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Hughes 369 has 434 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Hughes 369 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 434 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

434

All Events

203

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (123 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Feb 13, 2026	Conques sur Orbiel, OF	F-GJLX	Minor	—	Investigation pending
Jan 22, 2026	North Augusta, SC	N105AC	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 05, 2025	Pryor, OK	N161LA	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 11, 2025	Jim Thorpe, PA	N5072F	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 07, 2025	West Alton, MO	N173AL	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2025	Galapagos Islands, PO	HP-1983PA	Incident	unk	Investigation pending
Nov 05, 2024	Waycross, GA	N11AS	Minor	substantial	An encounter with a foreign object, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
Sep 11, 2024	Canton, MI	N8969F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 10, 2024	Crestview, FL	N969VS	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.
Mar 18, 2024	Belleville, WV	N102SU	Serious (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 20, 2024	Hana, HI	N690WA	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s gear was properly secured before departure.
Jan 29, 2024	Eharting, OF	D-HMIK	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2023	Middlesmoor, UK	G-OBAS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 05, 2023	Elberon, VA	N353AH	Serious (2)	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line structure arm, which resulted in main rotor blade contact.
Jul 13, 2023	Atchison, KS	N533DR	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a pow… The pilot’s failure to adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a powerline.
Jul 09, 2023	Waldorf, MD	N5027P	Minor	substantial	Fatigue failure of the overrunning clutch outer race and a subsequent inflight loss of power due to abnormal bending loads as a result of improper rea… Fatigue failure of the overrunning clutch outer race and a subsequent inflight loss of power due to abnormal bending loads as a result of improper reassembly of the clutch subassembly following maintenance and the presence of microcracks on the clutch’s outer race.
Dec 08, 2022	La Sal, UT	N458HW	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a toe-in landing to sloping terrain which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
Nov 23, 2022	Oxford, CO	N668M	Incident	substantial	The designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 06, 2022	Port McNeil, CA	C-GJLC	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 09, 2022	Bel Air, MD	N9159F	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos… A loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos. 6 and 7 bearings. The oil line failure led to rapid deterioration of the bearings from oil starvation. Contributing to the power loss was the installation of a No. 8 stationary seal with an undersized outside diameter, which resulted in a reduction of support for the turbine section rotating components and resulted in high vibration loads in the engine, which ultimately caused the oil supply line to fatigue and fail. Also contributing was the improper or inadequate inspections of the No. 8 stationary seal by maintenance personnel.
Feb 07, 2022	Panama City, PM	N9113Q	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Dec 21, 2021	Strawberry, AZ	N111AD	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire during approach.
Sep 17, 2021	Ash, NC	N420AT	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to corrosion and erosion damage to the engine’s compressor section components.
Mar 25, 2021	Lake City, KS	N41AJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during power line maintenance.
Feb 26, 2021	Kaufman, TX	N58431	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low-level maneuvering.

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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