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
Nov 29, 1989	STAYTON, OR	N446TN	Incident	substantial	THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO RECORD THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT TIME FOR THE OVERRUNNING CLUTCH ON AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS WHEN THE ASSEM… THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO RECORD THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT TIME FOR THE OVERRUNNING CLUTCH ON AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS WHEN THE ASSEMBLY WAS OVERHAULED. ALSO, CAUSAL TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE OPERATOR FOR 175 HOURS AFTER MANDATORY RETIREMENT TIME FOR THE SPRAGUE ASSEMBLY.
Nov 15, 1989	NORTH ADAMS, MA	N9208F	Fatal (2)	destroyed	FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) TO ASSURE PROPER ROTOR RPM AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING AN APPROACH IN GUSTY WIND CONDITI… FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) TO ASSURE PROPER ROTOR RPM AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING AN APPROACH IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PIC'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.
Oct 27, 1989	NEAH BAY, WA	N9163F	Incident	substantial	FATIGUE FAILURE OF ALL FOUR ATTACHMENT STUDS OF THE TAILROTOR GEARBOX RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE GEAR BOX, AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION.
Oct 22, 1989	OGILVIE, MN	N3961H	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AR… LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Oct 13, 1989	BOTHELL, WA	N8613F	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT FAILED TO DETERMINE WEATHER CONDITIONS BEFORE THE FLIGHT, HIS ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR IN IMC, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE ALTI… THE PILOT FAILED TO DETERMINE WEATHER CONDITIONS BEFORE THE FLIGHT, HIS ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR IN IMC, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE ALTITUDE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILING, RAIN AND FOG WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Sep 09, 1989	PETERSBURG, AK	N1088N	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE OVER TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE AIRCRAFT BEING ABOVE ITS MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED GROSS WEIGHT LIMI… THE PILOT FAILED TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE OVER TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE AIRCRAFT BEING ABOVE ITS MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATION AND THE TREES.
May 30, 1989	NIAGARA FALLS, NY	N9238F	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE AND AVOID THE CABLES.
Mar 31, 1989	VALLEJO, CA	N5108E	Incident	substantial	FATIGUE FAILURE OF A DEFECTIVE PC TUBE ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Dec 12, 1988	HANALEI, HI	N7733H	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1988	KOUNTZE, TX	N58261	Minor	substantial	FALSE INDICATIONS OF THE FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM, WHICH LED THE PILOT TO BELIEVE HA HAD MORE FUEL THAN HE DID.
Sep 16, 1988	COLUMBIA, CA	N9110F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1988	ASHLAND, IL	N9033F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988	KITOI BAY, AK	N1089D	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1988	CLARKSBURG, WV	N32CT	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1988	HORN LAKE, MS	N1109P	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 17, 1988	CHEMULT, OR	N5258C	Serious (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 16, 1988	WATERFALL, PA	N5093Y	Serious (3)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1988	RIALTO, CA	N8366F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 26, 1987	LIHUE, KAUAI, HI	N77DJ	Serious (3)	substantial	PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MAIN ROTOR RPM.
Nov 14, 1987	HONOLULU, HI	N1113L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1987	SEATTLE, WA	N8613F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1987	GRIFFITH, IN	N42405	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1987	BEDFORD, MA	N8384F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 28, 1987	HAWESVILLE, KY	N9180F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 29, 1987	TAMUNINGS, USA	N10995	Fatal (2)	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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