- Registered owner
- Rotor Blade LLC
- Location
- Georgetown, SC
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 380274D
- Year built
- 1978
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- May 4, 1978
- Certificate issued
- August 3, 2016
- Expires
- August 31, 2029
- Mode S code
- AB5B8A
Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369DTCDS H3WEAirframe · Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369DEngine modelAllison 250 SER 400HP
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 64
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
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Airframe · Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D
AD 2026-21-05Engine/transmission couplingAD 2026-19-01Rotorcraft flight controlAD 2025-17-11tail rotor control systemInformation bulletins that may apply · 2
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D
SAIB AIR-21-19R1AERIAL TOW EQUIPMENT, Side Pull HookSAIB SW-12-45Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation SystemHistorical bulletins · 1
NTSB investigations · 5
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB SEA99LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthbend, WAThe complete loss of power, due to a failure of the compressor impeller disk. Factors include the low altitude of the helicopter at the time of the power loss, and the need to autorotate in a confined area.NTSB SEA97LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoclips, WAInadequate installation of the fuel control by company maintenance personnel and a loose nut on a line. A disconnected Pc line was a factor.NTSB SEA90LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKelso, WAFailure of the pilot to keep the external load clear of obstacles (trees). Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot and ground crewman to follow safety procedures, and the proximity of the trees.NTSB SEA85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaholah, WAThe acft had lifted off during an external load operation when the plt felt a 'vibration/shudder'. The right skid contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled over during an attempt to maneuver the helicopter away from ground personnel. Inspection revealed…NTSB DEN79FTE19Accident · No injuriesClosedMarble, CO
FAA incident reports · 5
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 19990608006659ASouth Bend, WA1978 Hughes 369D helicopter was involved in an external load operation when the acft engine failed, the pilot autorotated the acft, and the acft made a hard landing and sustained substantial damage, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) helicopter released…Accident 19970521011659APwr Off Vert Land/Autorotate · Moclips, WA(.4) The pilot reported that he lifted off vertically and turned the helicopter downwind toward the first sling load. When the helicopter attained an altitude of 70 to 80 feet above ground level, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot initiated a…Accident 19900521016979AHovering · Kelso, WATried to lift sling load of wood blocks through dense tree cover causing blocks to fall. Hit crewman without hardhatIncident 19830902067739ITo Running(Helicopter/Vtol Ac) · Scottys Junctio, NVMain rotors severed 3 powerlines during climbout. Made normal landing. Poor egress route planning.Accident 19790121001309AFinal Approach · Marble, COPilot lost ground reference due to snow white-out caused by rotors during landing approach.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N8306FGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 275
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D
STC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power suppliesSTC SR12192LAInstallation of MD Helicopters (MDH), LLC, Super D20B kitSTC SR12311LAInstallation of MD Helicopters (MDH), LLC, Super D20R kit in accordance with FAA approved MDH Master Data List