Hughes 369 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 434 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

434

All Events

203

Incidents

81

Minor

64

Serious

82

Fatal (123 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.
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
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
Jan 24, 1988 RIALTO, CA N8366F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 14, 1987 HONOLULU, HI N1113L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1987 GRIFFITH, IN N42405 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1987 YAKIMA, WA N8313F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 18, 1987 LEMON COVE, CA N1107N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 25, 1986 NEWARK, DE N8670F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 14, 1986 WINLOCK, WA N1089D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1986 WATERLOO, AL N9181F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1986 FORT STOCKTON, TX N4493M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1986 NORWOOD, MA N369B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1986 HOUSTON, TX N1109T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1985 KUNIA, OAHU, HI N58395 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1985 CHEYENNE, WY N8662F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1985 AIKEN, SC N9146F Incident 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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