Hughes 369 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 434 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1997 | MILOLII, HI | N505RM | Serious (3) | substantial |
failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reason(s), resulting in tail rotor imbalance, separation of the tail rotor, and an autorotative landing on …failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reason(s), resulting in tail rotor imbalance, separation of the tail rotor, and an autorotative landing on rough terrain with high vegetation. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. |
| Jan 07, 1997 | WELLINGTON, CO | N9089F | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his improper autorotation technique that induced the roll and subsequent ground collision.…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his improper autorotation technique that induced the roll and subsequent ground collision. A factor was his lack of recurrent training. |
| Nov 16, 1996 | FORKS, WA | N5225C | Serious (1) | substantial |
fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident included: improper servicing of the helicopter, and a la…fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident included: improper servicing of the helicopter, and a lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing due to the proximity of trees. |
| Oct 28, 1996 | VESTABURG, MI | N9251F | Fatal (1) | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires. |
| Oct 19, 1996 | WATKINS, CO | N34CM | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a hovering autorotation during gusty wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind. |
| Oct 15, 1996 | HESSTON, KS | N504AP | Incident | substantial |
the pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The factors involved were: an inoperative landing light, dusk light conditions, and the terrain co…the pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The factors involved were: an inoperative landing light, dusk light conditions, and the terrain condition. |
| Jul 09, 1996 | HONOLULU, HI | N64MK | Incident | substantial | the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate clearance from each other while in formation flight. |
| Jul 06, 1996 | MCMINNVILLE, OR | N5110Y | Minor | substantial |
improper maintenance (replacement) and inspection of the engine fuel governor by company maintenance personnel, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspe…improper maintenance (replacement) and inspection of the engine fuel governor by company maintenance personnel, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and a subsequent disconnect of the adjustable governor lever control rod, which disabled the engine speed governor and resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: trees and soft terrain in the emergency landing area, and a tailwind during the forced landing touchdown. |
| Jun 26, 1996 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N5125Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing was a factor in the accident. |
| Jun 24, 1996 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N521TC | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and a fence while hovering. |
| May 31, 1996 | AROCK, OR | N444GJ | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission wire. A factor was the low altitude flight. |
| May 02, 1996 | YUMA, AZ | N5184C | Minor | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, while maneuvering close to the ground. The unfavorable wind condition was a related facto…failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, while maneuvering close to the ground. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. |
| May 01, 1996 | YUMA, AZ | N5062Q | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and/or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering a low altitude at night. Factors relating to the accident…failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and/or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering a low altitude at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues. |
| Apr 14, 1996 | YERINGTON, NV | N519BH | Incident | substantial |
the partial loss of engine power and the pilot's misjudged flare during an autorotation landing in soft dirt with excessive forward speed. The power …the partial loss of engine power and the pilot's misjudged flare during an autorotation landing in soft dirt with excessive forward speed. The power loss resulted from flight operations in an environment which debris contaminated the engine's nozzle port and compressor assembly. |
| Feb 19, 1996 | DWEESE, NE | N5141Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Dec 20, 1995 | FEATHER FALLS, CA | N8395F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to jettison his external load after it came in contact with trees and terrain. The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance…the pilot's failure to jettison his external load after it came in contact with trees and terrain. The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance above trees and hilly terrain was a related factor. |
| Nov 29, 1995 | SCOTTS MILLS, OR | N64DB | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE GROUND. |
| Nov 27, 1995 | LEAKEY, TX | N8312F | Minor | substantial |
improper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent rol…improper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent roll-over during a forced landing on hilly terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: downsloping terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| Nov 09, 1995 | CRYSTAL, MI | N58231 | Incident | substantial |
fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of …fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of the fuel supply. |
| Oct 12, 1995 | HANA, HI | N9205F | Minor | substantial |
the loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection of the fuel system which permitted air to enter the engine fuel supply. A factor i…the loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection of the fuel system which permitted air to enter the engine fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation landing. |
| Jul 04, 1995 | ORTING, WA | N9196F | Serious (3) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE CABLE. |
| Jun 26, 1995 | HIGHLAND, CA | N1089N | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to verify the security of his passenger's cargo/personal belongings which departed the aircraft striking the tailrotor. |
| Mar 25, 1995 | BURNET, TX | N3961H | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE AUTOROTATION AND HIS DELAYED FLARE. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE THE FUEL…FAILURE BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE AUTOROTATION AND HIS DELAYED FLARE. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE THE FUEL BOOST PUMP WHILE USING AVIATION GASOLINE VICE JET FUEL. |
| Jan 19, 1995 | TAMPA, FL | N4TP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AS A RESULT OF BECOMING SPATIALLY DISORIENTED WHILE MANEUVERING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AS A RESULT OF BECOMING SPATIALLY DISORIENTED WHILE MANEUVERING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT WITH NO VISIBLE HORIZON. |
| Sep 24, 1994 | PACIFIC OCEAN, PO | N58400 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
failure of the helicopter's main rotor pitch change link (control rod). The helicopter was not recovered and the Safety Board was unable to determine…failure of the helicopter's main rotor pitch change link (control rod). The helicopter was not recovered and the Safety Board was unable to determine the pitch change link's failure mode. |