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
Dec 04, 1992	KAMUELA, HI	N9230F	Minor	substantial	THE INADEQUATE 100-HOUR INSPECTION PERFORMED BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE THE FUEL CONTROL EXCEEDING T… THE INADEQUATE 100-HOUR INSPECTION PERFORMED BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE THE FUEL CONTROL EXCEEDING THE MANUFACTURERS' SERVICE LIMITS; THE INOPERATIVE FUEL FILTER; THE OVERTEMPERATURE OF THE GAS GENERATOR TURBINE AND FREE TURBINE WHEELS; AND THE FALSE INDICATIONS OF THE TURBINE OUTLET TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.
Oct 29, 1992	BUENOS AIRES, AR	N10887	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1992	GEORGE INLET, AK	N58315	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE A… THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CALM WATER.
Aug 03, 1992	MONROE, LA	N501FH	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING AUTOROTATION. FACTORS WERE THE TAILWIND AND THE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Apr 10, 1992	PACIFIC OCEAN, PO	N8311F	Minor	substantial	AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE IN THE ROTOR SYSTEM.
May 05, 1991	KEANAE, HI	N9219F	Minor	substantial	THE TOTAL FAILURE IN FATIGUE OF THE HELICOPTER'S SPUR ADAPTER GEARSHAFT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS RELATED TO THE LACK OF A SUITABLE EMERGENCY LANDING… THE TOTAL FAILURE IN FATIGUE OF THE HELICOPTER'S SPUR ADAPTER GEARSHAFT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS RELATED TO THE LACK OF A SUITABLE EMERGENCY LANDING SITE.
Apr 02, 1991	PAPUA, PP	N9227F	Minor	destroyed	THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DUE TO A RESTRICTION OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL SYSTEM.
Jul 13, 1990	TOUTLE, WA	N58239	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY OPERATING AND MANEUVERING THE HELIOCPTER IN A REGIME WHERE HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM. THE HIGH DENSITY… THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY OPERATING AND MANEUVERING THE HELIOCPTER IN A REGIME WHERE HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND ROUGH TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.
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 27, 1987	SEATTLE, WA	N8613F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1987	BEDFORD, MA	N8384F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 28, 1987	HAWESVILLE, KY	N9180F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 03, 1987	FORKS, WA	N8356F	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1986	CLARK, CO	N1110Z	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 07, 1986	NEW BOSTON, TX	N58420	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 08, 1985	MALVERN, AR	N9EE	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 04, 1985	TAHOLAH, WA	N8306F	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 19, 1985	MAKAKILO, HI	N211EH	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 16, 1984	KINGS VALLEY, OR	N58256	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 13, 1984	HUMPTULIPS, WA	N1096L	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1984	FISHERS ISLAND, NY	N6666C	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1984	KENT, WA	N1092L	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1983	COUGAR, WA	N10966	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1983	WOODRUFF, UT	N8667F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1983	TEHACHAPI, CA	N9142F	Minor	substantial	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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