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
Jun 23, 2017	Dennis, WV	N765KV	Incident	substantial	The unporting of fuel due to the helicopter's nose-up attitude during long line operations, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engi… The unporting of fuel due to the helicopter's nose-up attitude during long line operations, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Sep 09, 2016	Peach Orchard, MO	N500TN	Incident	substantial	The helicopter pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient separation between the main rotor blade and a power line during line guard installation, which r… The helicopter pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient separation between the main rotor blade and a power line during line guard installation, which resulted in an electrical arc to the main rotor.
Mar 26, 2016	Jamestown, ND	N721RP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's excessive descent rate while flaring during a practice autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Nov 24, 2015	Carlisle, WA	N50713	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel quanti… A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel quantity gauge.
Oct 30, 2015	Marion, SC	N920JP	Incident	substantial	A momentary jam in the tail rotor control system from an undetermined source, resulting in a torsional fracture of the tail rotor control torque tube … A momentary jam in the tail rotor control system from an undetermined source, resulting in a torsional fracture of the tail rotor control torque tube and a loss of helicopter control.
Aug 18, 2014	Saint Peter, MN	N369GN	Incident	substantial	The pilot did not see the wires resulting in the subsequent wire collision.
Feb 25, 2014	Moonlight Creek, New Zealand, NZ	ZK-IQQ	Incident	substantial	<br /><br />
Feb 03, 2014	Naples, FL	N8618F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate flare during the termination of a practice 180-degree autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which r… The pilot's inadequate flare during the termination of a practice 180-degree autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the ground.
May 15, 2013	Camdenton, MO	N725M	Incident	substantial	The piece of wood/tree that contacted the main rotor blade during the low altitude tree-trimming flight.
Jan 29, 2013	London, OH	N193M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to comply with established cold weather operating procedures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the … The pilot's failure to comply with established cold weather operating procedures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive aft cyclic input during the landing flare, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tail boom.
Dec 07, 2012	Pasadena, CA	N818CE	Incident	substantial	An unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.
Mar 11, 2012	Trading Bay, AK	C-GVEB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site in flat-light conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.
Dec 21, 2011	Fall Branch, TN	N500TN	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to continue a visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a wire strike.
Feb 23, 2011	Henryetta, OK	N112AS	Incident	substantial	Failure of the cyclic control system for reasons undetermined.
Jun 22, 2010	Paicines, CA	N8305F	Incident	substantial	An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
Mar 11, 2010	Naples, FL	N8618F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's excessive aft cyclic imput during the flare following an practice autorotation, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tail b… The pilot's excessive aft cyclic imput during the flare following an practice autorotation, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tail boom.
Nov 06, 2009	Baxley, GA	N89ZC	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.
Sep 29, 2009	Palmer, AK	N501SU	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 30, 2009	Baltimore, OH	N298SD	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.
Apr 05, 2009	Pacific Ocean, PO	N2058X	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff from the deck of a fishing vessel.
Nov 25, 2008	Fillmore, UT	N9154F	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel filter upper drain cap, which was not properly secured by maintenance pers… The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel filter upper drain cap, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel.
Aug 18, 2008	Bonners Ferry, ID	N622PB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.
May 14, 2008	Kekaha, HI	N530R	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 22, 2007	Omak, WA	N69PF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of a pond that he was using as a water bucket refill site, which resulted in a tail rotor s… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of a pond that he was using as a water bucket refill site, which resulted in a tail rotor strike to the water's surface and a torsional overload failure of the tail rotor drive shaft.
Jul 05, 2007	Comfrey, MN	N500NC	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the loose pressure line during aerial application maneuvers which resulted in a hard forced landing.

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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