Hughes 369 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 434 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | North Augusta, SC | N105AC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Canton, MI | N8969F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 10, 2024 | Crestview, FL | N969VS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom. |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Hana, HI | N690WA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s gear was properly secured before departure. |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Middlesmoor, UK | G-OBAS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Atchison, KS | N533DR | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a pow…The pilot’s failure to adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a powerline. |
| Dec 08, 2022 | La Sal, UT | N458HW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a toe-in landing to sloping terrain which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Oxford, CO | N668M | Incident | substantial | The designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 09, 2022 | Bel Air, MD | N9159F | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos…A loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos. 6 and 7 bearings. The oil line failure led to rapid deterioration of the bearings from oil starvation. Contributing to the power loss was the installation of a No. 8 stationary seal with an undersized outside diameter, which resulted in a reduction of support for the turbine section rotating components and resulted in high vibration loads in the engine, which ultimately caused the oil supply line to fatigue and fail. Also contributing was the improper or inadequate inspections of the No. 8 stationary seal by maintenance personnel. |
| Feb 07, 2022 | Panama City, PM | N9113Q | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Strawberry, AZ | N111AD | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire during approach. |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Ash, NC | N420AT | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to corrosion and erosion damage to the engine’s compressor section components. |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Lake City, KS | N41AJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during power line maintenance. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Kaufman, TX | N58431 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low-level maneuvering. |
| Jan 09, 2021 | Winthrop, WA | N8612F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment which resulted in a collision with a snowbank and subsequent loss of control. |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Honolulu, HI | N58251 | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel line as a result of the separation of the circlip from the pin used on the fuel start pump. T…A partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel line as a result of the separation of the circlip from the pin used on the fuel start pump. The reason for the circlip separation could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Aug 06, 2020 | St Louis, MO | N911EP | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in a hard landing while preforming a practice autorotation. |
| Aug 05, 2020 | Delia, KS | N104SU | Incident | substantial | Foreign object damage sustained to the main rotor blades due to aerial tree trimming. |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Pylesville, MD | N9159F | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel tank supply pickup while the helicopter was maneuvered to move a …The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel tank supply pickup while the helicopter was maneuvered to move a conductor wire. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter’s inappropriate configuration for the type of operation being conducted, which impeded the pilot’s ability to release the long line and perform a successful emergency landing. |
| Sep 01, 2019 | Asotin, WA | N54528 | Incident | substantial | A loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 01, 2019 | Follebu, NO | SE-JVJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Ridgeway, PA | N89ZC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial observation flight. |
| Aug 08, 2018 | Honolulu, HI | N369MH | Incident | substantial |
The operator's improper installation of the tail rotor (TR) teeter bearings, which resulted in cascading in-flight failures of the TR components and a…The operator's improper installation of the tail rotor (TR) teeter bearings, which resulted in cascading in-flight failures of the TR components and attach hardware. |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Newark, OH | N175JL | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission power wires, which resulted in a tail rotor strike. |
| Feb 12, 2018 | Heber City, UT | N338HW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an elk while maneuvering at a low altitude. |