# FAA incident reports: Lycoming HO-360 series A list on [Lycoming HO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ho-360-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 124 reports - [Accident 20240727012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727012409A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · West Carthage, NY · Jul 27, 2024 · N61486 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Aircraft was operating low altitude near a clearing. Aircfraft loss lift, impacted trees, and came to rest. Investigation showed blocked fuel vent. Aircraft and pilot logs were requested and not provided. Last recorded medical certificate third class was… - [Accident 20230309001299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230309001299A.md): Hughes 269A · Titusville, FL · Mar 9, 2023 · N8911F · Substantial damage > On 03/09/2023 at 17:30 EST [privacy data omitted], a Hughes 269A with two souls onboard, was attempting a practice 180 auto rotation, six miles west of the Titusville, FL airport (ktix) when the rotor RPM drooped as the aircraft touched down resulting in the… - [Accident 20200530007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200530007249A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Ozark, AL · May 30, 2020 · N9421P · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot was conducting his last scheduled solo flight of 1.1 hours. Witnesses state that the helicopter seemed to be experiencing engine trouble as indicated by the engine sounds they could hear such as a "spitting and sputtering". The aircraft turned and… - [Accident 20191219017739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191219017739A.md): Pitts-Abernathy A · Bolivar, TN · Dec 19, 2019 · N113A · Substantial damage > On 12/19/2019 [privacy data omitted] landed N113A on hwy 18 in Bolivar TN. The aircraft hit several tree branches and then hit an embankment next to the hwy, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20181012019769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181012019769A.md): Menzel Conrad SA300 Starduster · Byhalia, MS · Oct 12, 2018 · N503CM · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he entered the downwind leg for runway 35 at approx. 1200? AGL. Abeam the 35 threshold at approx. 1100? AGL with 80-90MPH. As I initiated a constant radius descending turn through 180 degrees to line up on runway 35. I saw that I was too low… - [Accident 20170908015939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170908015939A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Medford, NJ · Sep 8, 2017 · N204HF · Destroyed · 2 fatal > While conducting a part 91 ride with one passenger the pilot notified Flying W UNICOM of throttle failure and that the RPM was stuck at a high power setting. For approximately 15 minutes 3 other qualified helicopter pilots rendered assistance, advice and… - [Accident 20170522004649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170522004649A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · May 22, 2017 · N2032S · Substantial damage > While conducting a hovering autorotation on an instructional flight, the aircraft rolled onto it's right side allowing the main rotors to contact the ground causing substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20170221001479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170221001479A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Ormond Beach, FL · Feb 21, 2017 · N614TA · Substantial damage > Rotorcraft departed Ormond Beach municipal airport around 12 noon for a training flight cross country to sanford international airport. About half way down near deland municipal airport pilot discovered the throttle control was inoperative and the RPM control… - [Accident 20150201001569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150201001569A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Carthage, NY · Feb 1, 2015 · N20059 · Substantial damage > While performing a low pass over the black river in the town of Carthage NY. The aircraft skid came in contact with the ice covered river surface causing the pilot to loose control of the aircraft resulting forced crash landing and subsequent substantial… - [Accident 20150117001409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150117001409A.md): Mooney M20C · Ward, AR · Jan 17, 2015 · N6474U · Destroyed > On January 17, 2015, at 1739 CST, a Mooney M20C, N6474U, operated by an airline transport pilot with a first class medical certificate, experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Alvin Smith airpark in Ward, AR. The aircraft impacted trees and… - [Accident 20140617012149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140617012149A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PA · Jun 17, 2014 · N152CC · Substantial damage > The ATP sel/mel rated pilot is taking rotorcraft flight instruction. The pilot had completed some solo practice, returned to the tower controlled airport and set down on a taxiway for a frequency change. She experienced some ground resonance and lifted the… - [Accident 20120526027929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120526027929A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Chesterfield, MO · May 26, 2012 · N345MH · Substantial damage > Student pilot preparing for first solo flight in a helicopter landed with instructor on board. The helicopter entered into what appeared to be ground resonance. Student pilot reduced the throttle to stop the resonance. The resonance went away at that point.… - [Incident 20111007025359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111007025359I.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PA · Oct 7, 2011 · N152CC · Minor damage > Pilot departed abe and was cruising at 1000' on way to xll when the engine suddenly sputtered and the helicopter yawed to the left. He immediately chose a field in which to land and performed an autorotation. The aircraft landed safely but one of the cross… - [Accident 20100531005139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100531005139A.md): Hughes 269A · Cannon Falls, MN · May 31, 2010 · N8897F · Substantial damage > Pilot reported that he was flying to visit a friend when the helicopter started vibrating abnormally. He then decided to land in a nearby corn field so he could inspect it. The results were a hard landing with substantial damage to the helicopter. - [Incident 20100407031999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100407031999I.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Zellwood, FL · Apr 7, 2010 · N72LP · Minor damage > In preparation for practicing a hovering autorotation from 2 feet above the ground, the flight instructor briefed the student on the steps involved, to include an understanding that the maneuver would be initiated with a countdown so that both student and… - [Accident 20100106048059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100106048059A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MD · Jan 6, 2010 · N3275M · Destroyed > Pilot was transporting helicopter to pa. During snow conditions. Pilot attempted to make emergency landing and crashed in open field in Garrett county, Maryland. Aircraft was destroyed. - [Accident 20091120051559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091120051559A.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Lebanon, PA · Nov 20, 2009 · N321ET · Substantial damage > Pilot is in training for initial flight instructor certificate. Pilot had completed numerous touchdown autorotations with instructor on board. Pilot was conducting first touchdown autorotation without an instructor on the aircraft. During the flare phase of… - [Incident 20091011025949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091011025949I.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Apopka, FL · Oct 11, 2009 · N814JP · Minor damage > The pilot in command/flight instructor was conducting helicopter refresher training for the second pilot at orlando/Apopka airport. The second pilot was the "pilot flying." During a practice autorotation from altitude, the second pilot got too low prior to… - [Accident 20090619016599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090619016599A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Naples, FL · Jun 19, 2009 · N9421K · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot reported that about 30 seconds after takeoff, he noticed a loss of power and requested to return to kapf. Control tower approved his return to kaps. Pilot stated he initiated autorotation at or below 300 feet AGL. The wreckage indicates that the… - [Accident 20080711841549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080711841549A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Kilmarnock, VA · Jul 11, 2008 · N61425 · Destroyed > (-23) On July 11, 2008, [privacy data omitted] as PIC of N61425, a SCH-269 C1, was conducting a flight for the Virginia department of conservation and recreation, over northumberland, near kilmarnick, VA [privacy data omitted] was hovering at approximately… - [Accident 20080704839749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080704839749A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Livermore, CA · Jul 4, 2008 · N2011A · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) The eye witness said the helicopter was flying "very low and very slow," along I-680 south bound so he was able to keep speed with it in his fire department suv. At one point, with the helicopter right above him, anderson rolled down his window and… - [Accident 20080529837989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080529837989A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Reno, NV · May 29, 2008 · N2024Z · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot in command was conducting mountain helicopter flying with a student. While climbing up a slope at approximately 5200 feet MSL, he allowed the helicopter to slow to a speed where the power required exceeded the power available. The PIC then tried… - [Accident 20080321835789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080321835789A.md): Hughes 269A · Ashland, KY · Mar 21, 2008 · N9333V · Substantial damage > (-23) On Friday March 21, 2008 at approx 9:00 am EDT, the pilot [privacy data omitted] departed new philadelphia, oh airport (phd) en route to Ashland, KY dwu. After 1 hour and 50 minutes on the fuel burn chronograph, and 3 miles from Ashland Regional Airport… - [Accident 20070913021859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070913021859A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Minneapolis, MN · Sep 13, 2007 · N269HB · Substantial damage > (-23) During an autorotation maneuver the tail boom struck the runway surface. - [Incident 20070715012729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070715012729I.md): Hughes 269C1 · Dublin, CA · Jul 15, 2007 · N2021G · Minor damage > (-23) PIC reported that the helicopter was ascending between 2K-3K ft at approximately 500 ft. per minute rate when a loud bang was heard, followed by a violent shudder which was accompanies by smoke and oil emanating from the right hand side of the engine… - [Accident 20070712018059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070712018059A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Immokalee, FL · Jul 12, 2007 · N61447 · Substantial damage > (-23)On 7/12/07, 7:08 EST at imm fueling station, the pilot [privacy data omitted] attempted to hot refuel helicopter N61447, serial number 0007. During this procedure, the aircraft flipped on its side, striking fuel farm card reader shelter support beam with… - [Accident 20070312003089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070312003089A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Plymouth, MA · Mar 12, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage > (-23) At approximately 0820 EDT on 03/12/07 the pilot [privacy data omitted] and [privacy data omitted] were performing a rotating pedal turn to the right at 3-6' AGL. About a quarter way through the turn they experienced a violent spin to the right and the… - [Accident 20070210003079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070210003079A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Plymouth, MA · Feb 10, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage > (-23) The investigation of the 03/12/2007 accident involving this aircraft revealed a similar, unreported accident on 02/10/2007. This information was gleaned from log book and maintenance records review. Statements from the pilot CFI [privacy data omitted]… - [Accident 20060225003139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060225003139A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Saugus, CA · Feb 25, 2006 · N61466 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) The helicopter was heading in a westerly direction in pico canyon wash when it struck three high voltage power wires that transverse the wash north to south. The helicopter landed on the right hand side of the helicopter approximately 200 feet west of… - [Accident 20060215003679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060215003679A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Titusville, FL · Feb 15, 2006 · N61431 · Substantial damage > (-23) During an instructional flight student pilot allowed the aircraft to develop a high sink rate and over controlled when leveling the skids for touchdown. The instructor was late with corrective action. Aircraft landed hard. - [Incident 20051122033309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051122033309I.md): Hughes 269C1 · Titusville, FL · Nov 22, 2005 · N2062H · Minor damage > (-23) While conducting a magneto check during runup the aircraft left the ground, the instructor was just strapping into the aircraft and was not prepared for the aircraft to become airborne. The aircraft drifted rearward and had a hard landing. The winds at… - [Incident 20050930024989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050930024989I.md): Hughes 269C1 · San Jose, CA · Sep 30, 2005 · N2011A > (-23) The # three cylinder head separated from the barrel of the cylinder assembly during cruise flight. An emergency landing was made with no further incident. - [Accident 20050731024199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050731024199A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Mount Holly, NJ · Jul 31, 2005 · N399HF · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 31, 2005, at 10:40 am, a HU-269C-1, N399HF, s/n 0176, operating under 14 CFR part 91 VFR flight rules, struck the ground in a field approx. 1/4 to 1/2 miles off of south Jersey regional airport (vay). A certified flight instructor, and a student… - [Accident 20050601010549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050601010549A.md): Hughes 269A · Sherman/Denison, TX · Jun 1, 2005 · N62269 · Substantial damage > (-23) FAA inspector on board conducting practical exam for addition of rotorcraft-helicopter privileges to applicant's private pilot certificate. During a practice hovering autorotation, applicant rolled off throttle to initiate maneuver, aircraft drifted aft… - [Accident 20040925026429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040925026429A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Burbank, CA · Sep 25, 2004 · N61413 · Substantial damage > (-23) Preliminary investigation indicates that student pilot landed hard and induced ground resonance (vibration), and instructor was too late for corrective action. Helicopter was destroyed. Landing gear dampners were inspected by manufacturer. The front… - [Accident 20040809016469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040809016469A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Denton, TX · Aug 9, 2004 · N204LH · Destroyed > (-23) Inspector worthy conducted the on-scene investigation and completed most of the required items. I was called on to interview the instructor who was the PIC of the aircraft, gene lacoste. I spoke with him the following day after examining the wreckage.… - [Incident 20040626011329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040626011329I.md): Hughes 269C1 · Emeryville, CA · Jun 26, 2004 · N2021G > (-23) Catastrophic failure of the throttle bellcrank/throttle cable bearing, throttle control became inoperative upon bearing failure. Pilot performed a successful running landing. Inspection of the throttle bellcrank revealed that the bearing linking the… - [Accident 20040605012419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040605012419A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Brentwood, CA · Jun 5, 2004 · N9421K · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was giving flight instruction to passenger/student, [privacy data omitted] including hands on of controls in a hover, approximately 3 feet off the ground, when he let the student have sole control of the cyclic control with himself (the pilot)… - [Accident 20040427008349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040427008349A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Van Nuys, CA · Apr 27, 2004 · N61415 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot said that during the run-up, the magneto checks produced a rough running engine. The pilot attempted to correct the roughness by leaning the mixture. The helicopter then began shaking from side to side, indicating ground resonance. Due to the… - [Accident 20031107029119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031107029119A.md): Hughes 269A · Birmingham, AL · Nov 7, 2003 · N1015T · Substantial damage > (-23) The helicopter air taxied to the southwest side of Birmingham Airport for the purpose of hovering the helicopter in a practice area on a training flight at night without use of the landing light. While transitioning from air taxing to a hover, the… - [Accident 20031026027269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031026027269A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Ann Arbor, MI · Oct 26, 2003 · N191GC · Substantial damage > (-23) At cruise, helicopter veered to left and engine lost power. Tried to regain power unsuccessfully. Performed autorotation and landed. No fire, no injuries. Secured aircraft. - [Accident 20030911023439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030911023439A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Homestead, FL · Sep 11, 2003 · N6147Q · Destroyed > (-23) 09-11-03 - Arrived at Homestead general airport (X51) at 1710 hours on September 11, 2003, to investigate a crash involving a Schweizer rotorcraft, model 269C-1, N6147Q operated by helicenter international academy that crashed on runway 36N while… - [Accident 20030729016659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030729016659A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Scappoose, OR · Jul 29, 2003 · N61442 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot attempted to depart from Scappoose, OR airport with 15 gallons of fuel and one pax on board. The pilot was unable to sustain hover flight due to a dip in engine RPM. On his second attempt the aircraft was able to hover but was unable to transition… - [Accident 20021101030259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021101030259A.md): Hughes 269A · Fortgibson, OK · Nov 1, 2002 · N8885F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (.19) On November 01, 2002, approximately 1150 central standard time, a Hughes 269A helicopter, N8885F, impacted the terrain following a loss of control during cruise flight near fort gibson, Oklahoma. The helicopter was owned and operated by tundra resources… - [Accident 20021017030619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021017030619A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Hayward, CA · Oct 17, 2002 · N61416 · Destroyed > (-23) Aircraft departed (oak) to go to (hwd) to perform 180 degree autorotations at the request of primary instructor. Student had problems managing the airspeed, RPM and keeping the helicopter in trim. Student initiated an 180 degree autorotation. Student… - [Accident 20021015031299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021015031299A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Sanantonio, TX · Oct 15, 2002 · N61463 · Destroyed > (.19) On October 15, 2002, at 2010 central daylight time, a Schweizer 269C-1 single-engine helicopter, N61463, was substantially damaged during a hard landing to a field following a loss of engine power near san antonio, Texas. The helicopter was registered… - [Accident 20020821021529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020821021529A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Andover, NJ · Aug 21, 2002 · N6147L · Destroyed > (.19) On August 21, 2002, about 0948 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer 269C-1, N6147L, was substantially damaged when it landed hard during a practice autorotation at Aeroflex-Andover Airport (12N), Andover, new jersey. The certificated flight instructor and… - [Accident 20020720022019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020720022019A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Askov, MN · Jul 20, 2002 · N897TH · Substantial damage > (-23) Lifted off intending to execute left 180 degree turn. At liftoff helicopter began turning right, pilot reported he was unable to stop turn with left pedal. He reduced collective, helicopter settled onto grass runway with slight rotational or sideways… - [Accident 20020715015649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020715015649A.md): Hughes 269C1 · Clayton, CA · Jul 15, 2002 · N20256 · No damage > (-23) Pilot russel reported in an interview the following events resulting in the forced emergency landing. On the day and time referenced, Mr. Russel as instructor, and student funke operating the helicopter, were enroute to the training area east of mount… - [Incident 20020116000529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020116000529I.md): Hughes 269C1 · Burbank, CA · Jan 16, 2002 · N61413 > (-23) Pilot performed a precautionary landing due to a low frequency vibration coming from the cyclic or main rotor. N61413 was inspected and a chadwick balance was performed on the main rotor. N61413 was returned to service. See attached log page. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ho-360-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41513') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ho-360-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.