NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N500FU and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB SEA07LA021Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJensen, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires due to an inadquate visual lookout while maneuvering during a search and rescue flight.NTSB SEA05CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDonnelly, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a tree during a landing attempt due to loss of visibility from a self induced brown-out condition. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to identify a hazardous landing site, and the tree.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N500FU and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20061121025419ALow Level Operations · Jensen, UT(-23) On nov. 21, 2006, at 1250 MST, a Hughes 369E, N500FU, crashed and was destroyed after striking high tension wires, approx 2 miles n.e. of Jensen, UT. The aircraft was performing aerial surveillance, (search and rescue) for the uintah co. sheriff's…Accident 20050817018229APwr On Vertical Ldng/Rtrcrft · Donnelly, ID(-23) On landing at cabin in the woods located in the mountains, the pilot experienced a brown out caused by the dust and dirt from the landing pad. The pilot could not see forward or downward. The rotorblades struck some large trees as the helicopter…