Hughes 369A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1994 to 2020.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2018 | Stoneburg, TX | N369GK | Serious (4) | destroyed | The pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees. |
| Sep 02, 2017 | Burnet, TX | N50MP | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Unknown, PO | N805LA | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to detect the presence of water in the helicopter fuel system before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power du…The pilot's failure to detect the presence of water in the helicopter fuel system before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed recognition of the power loss and late initiation of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing on the ocean. |
| Oct 31, 2002 | MARIETTA, PA | N817SC | Serious (3) | substantial | The flight instructor 's misjudgment of the helicopter's height above the river. |
| 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. |
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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