Hughes 369A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1994 to 2020.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 06, 2006 | Medford, OR | N72LB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misinterpretation of the wind direction (in-flight planning) and subsequent improper descent rate to the ground during a landing attempt. …The pilot's misinterpretation of the wind direction (in-flight planning) and subsequent improper descent rate to the ground during a landing attempt. A factor was the tailwind conditions. |
| May 19, 2006 | Banks, OR | N369V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while performing a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the …The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while performing a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect interpretation of the examiner's instruction to add power. |
| Jul 03, 2001 | WADESBORO, NC | N539 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven te…The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven terrain. |
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.
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