Hughes 369 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 434 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2003 | Kualapuu, HI | N633WA | Serious (1) | substantial |
the total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel airfoils. The reason for the airfoil's fatigue failure…the total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel airfoils. The reason for the airfoil's fatigue failure could not be determined. |
| Oct 31, 2002 | MARIETTA, PA | N817SC | Serious (3) | substantial | The flight instructor 's misjudgment of the helicopter's height above the river. |
| Oct 29, 2002 | Kaaawa, Oahu, HI | N220AL | Serious (2) | destroyed |
Dynamic rollover during an attempted takeoff, due to the combined effects of the soft sloping terrain and the pilot's failure to redistribute the pass…Dynamic rollover during an attempted takeoff, due to the combined effects of the soft sloping terrain and the pilot's failure to redistribute the passengers to a more favorable lateral CG condition. |
| Aug 07, 2002 | Springfield, MO | N98MP | Serious (2) | substantial |
Overload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the a…Overload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft. |
| May 28, 2002 | Tiers, Tasmania, AS | VH-HJT | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 10, 2001 | Kahoolawe Isle, HI | N622WA | Serious (1) | — |
Inadequate visual surveillance by the pilot before takeoff resulting in liftoff with a deplaning passenger still partially aboard the helicopter. A f…Inadequate visual surveillance by the pilot before takeoff resulting in liftoff with a deplaning passenger still partially aboard the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Mountain View, CA | N4467V | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect. A factor was the wind gusts. |
| Oct 10, 2000 | BAGGS, WY | N82638 | Serious (1) | substantial |
impact with terrain following a total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the turbine-to-compressor coupling. A contributing factor was the…impact with terrain following a total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the turbine-to-compressor coupling. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Feb 16, 1999 | BAGGS, WY | CGDCM | Serious (1) | substantial |
A hard landing resulting from rotor rpm decay. Factors were the improper replacement of the turbine by company maintenance personnel resulting in the…A hard landing resulting from rotor rpm decay. Factors were the improper replacement of the turbine by company maintenance personnel resulting in the PC line nut becoming loose, and the pilot operating outside the normal height/velocity curve. |
| Sep 27, 1998 | HOMER, AK | N1091P | Serious (1) | minor |
The passenger not following the instructions given by the pilot. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and the pilot's diverted attention duri…The passenger not following the instructions given by the pilot. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and the pilot's diverted attention during the toe in landing. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jun 22, 1994 | SARASOTA, FL | N520TC | Serious (1) | substantial | ALTITUDE MISJUDGED BY THE PILOT. |
| Jan 01, 1994 | MASON, TX | N7092Q | Serious (1) | destroyed | LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. |
| Feb 22, 1993 | KAHULUI, HI | N58240 | Serious (4) | substantial |
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS WHILE PERFORMING A LOW ALTITUDE SURVEILLANCE OPERATION IN A MOUNTAINOUS ARE…THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS WHILE PERFORMING A LOW ALTITUDE SURVEILLANCE OPERATION IN A MOUNTAINOUS AREA, AND, HIS FAILURE TO SELECT AN ALTITUDE SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE CLEARANCE FROM ALL POTENTIAL OBSTACLES. |
| Sep 09, 1992 | NUNAVAUGALUK LK, AK | N8697F | Serious (2) | substantial |
THE SEPARATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR ABRASION STRIP AND THE SUBSEQUENT TOTAL LOSS OF THE TAIL ROTOR. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INSUFFICIE…THE SEPARATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR ABRASION STRIP AND THE SUBSEQUENT TOTAL LOSS OF THE TAIL ROTOR. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INSUFFICIENT MANUFACTURER'S MAINTENANCE DESIGN CHANGES, INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER AND INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS OF THE FAA CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION. |
| Oct 11, 1991 | HYDER, AK | CGKHR | Serious (1) | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR HUB ASSEMBLY. FACTORS INCLUDE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND HIGH VEGETATION. |
| May 28, 1991 | HILO, HI | N8386F | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1990 | PRESTONBURG, KY | N50075 | Serious (3) | destroyed | THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jun 05, 1990 | BROOKVILLE, PA | N8315F | Serious (1) | destroyed | WORN TAIL ROTOR PITCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY, DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE/INSTALLATION, AND SUBSEQUENT FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR SWASHPLATE. |
| Jun 02, 1990 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N436DS | Serious (2) | substantial | A LOSS OF POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN CAUSE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| May 17, 1988 | CHEMULT, OR | N5258C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |