# NTSB investigations: Hughes 269A

A list on [Hughes 269A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 9 · 401 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA122.md): Hughes 269A · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2026 · N1020S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA289.md): Hughes 269A · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N90270 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanics’ improper torquing of the main rotor blade dampers, which resulted in a ground resonance event during landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA146.md): Hughes 269A · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2023 · N8911F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rotor blade strike of the tail boom.
- [NTSB ERA22LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA180.md): Hughes 269A · Fort White, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2022 · N7057L · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA077.md): Hughes 269A · Crowley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N8827F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA514.md): Hughes 269A · Shamokin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N653CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any…
- [NTSB GAA19CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA463.md): Hughes 269A · Springfield, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2019 · N269RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hover-taxiing and turning toward a taxiway in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA159.md): Hughes 269 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N9020M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN16LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA303.md): Hughes 269A · Morris, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N269JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his distraction by the navigation system.
- [NTSB CEN15WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA162.md): Hughes 269A · Oresten, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 2015 · N90584 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA222.md): Hughes 269A · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2014 · N90636 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain while transitioning to a hover taxi and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action to prevent the impending tail rotor contact.
- [NTSB CEN12LA648](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA648.md): Hughes 269A · Mc Cool Junction, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2012 · N37754 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot’s entry into the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power as a result of the student pilot rapidly lowering the helicopter’s…
- [NTSB CEN12LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA247.md): Hughes 269A · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N69HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper liftoff technique, which resulted in ground resonance, and the pilot's delayed recognition of the ground resonance.
- [NTSB CEN12CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA031.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N10375 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent entry into ground resonance after a hovering autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA280.md): Hughes 269A · Cannon Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N8897F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA267.md): Hughes 269A · Bremen, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2256W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor speed during the quick-stop maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB DFW08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA120.md): Hughes 269A · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N1020Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly execute a steep approach, which resulted in a tail strike and a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA114.md): Hughes 269A · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N9064N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM and a safe rate of descent during the autorotation. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI08CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA097.md): Hughes 269A · Franklin Furnac, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N9333V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB DFW07LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA061.md): Hughes 269A · Fulshear, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2007 · N8503A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA085.md): Hughes 269A · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N269RS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering, resulting in a forced landing to uneven terrain and a roll over.
- [NTSB CHI06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA029.md): Hughes 269A · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N1020Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA149.md): Hughes 269A · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2005 · N801CP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while executing a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA159.md): Hughes 269A · Rusk, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA144.md): Hughes 269A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2005 · N62269 · Substantial damage
  > The applicant's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a simulated power failure from a hover and the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB SEA05CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA083.md): Hughes 269A · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N7054C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Gusting winds and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA034.md): Hughes 269A · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N1015T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate aircraft control and his improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB ATL04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA011.md): Hughes 269A · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N911HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW03TA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03TA190.md): Hughes 269A · Freer, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N81170 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA028.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Gibson, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8885F · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the tail boom resulting from the failure of the fuselage to tail boom attachment fitting lugs, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI02LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA293.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N1040S · Substantial damage
  > The premature fracture of the cyclic/mixture bracket resulting in the inability to conduct a landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA150.md): Hughes 269A · Covington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N90271 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained while hovering.
- [NTSB ATL02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA141.md): Hughes HU-269-A · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N911LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in an improper flare and a hard landing during a practice autorotation. A factor was the loss of rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CHI01LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA223.md): Hughes 269A · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N8733F · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering close to the ground, and the low altitude and low airspeed. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot not being able to get into autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA167.md): Hughes 269A · Clay, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N7028V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left aft cluster fitting due to a fatigue crack. Factors in the accident were the mechanic's failure to identify the crack at the last annual inspection, and the pilot's failure to identify the crack during the last daily inspection
- [NTSB LAX01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA219.md): Hughes 269A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N8724F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a practice autorotational landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA052.md): Hughes 269A · Mansfield, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N9014N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with published emergency procedures. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a take-off with the inadequate amount of fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA048.md): Hughes 269A · Brownsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N575PF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.
- [NTSB ANC99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA092.md): Hughes 269A · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N8926F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, and an inadequately planned approach. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA092.md): Hughes 269A · Parkman, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1999 · N7052L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by exceeding the helicopter's performance climb capability. Factors were the downdraft encountered during initial climb following takeoff, and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI98LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA293.md): Hughes 269A · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N101KT · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance which failed to detect corrosion in the fuel injector system and the fuel pump. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude and airspeed at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB SEA98LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA063.md): Hughes 269A · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N5161E · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on landing. Factors were a sudden wind shift, the instructor pilot's lack of recent experience, and terrain drop-off.
- [NTSB CHI97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA277.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N7058T · Destroyed
  > inadequate supervision by the designated examiner by failing to ensure a timely autorotation recovery was initiated. A related factor was: the student pilot allowed the rotor rpm to diminish after the examiner simulated a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA114.md): Hughes 269A · Dandridge, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7050D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan the approach for landing, which led to a loss of tail rotor authority and directional control, while close to the ground. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97GA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97GA166.md): Hughes 269A-1 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N1020U · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). Related factors included the obstructions (building, utility pole, and transmission wires); and the lack of a functional windsock, due to inadequate facility maintenance by the operator.
- [NTSB ATL97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA067.md): Hughes 269A · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1997 · N37754 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and the flight instructor's improper flare and improper use of the flight controls, while flaring for an autorotative landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA118.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N1040S · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and subsequent failure of the pilot(s) to properly flare the helicopter during a hover autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA084.md): Hughes 269A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N9061R · Substantial damage
  > the unqualified person's poor judgment, by taking the helicopter without the owner's permission and attempting an unauthorized flight at night; and his failure (or inability) to maintain control the helicopter. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96TA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA306.md): Hughes 269A · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N7052A · Substantial damage
  > partial blocking of the fuel injection control, and a fracture of the induction air ducting for reasons undetermined. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB MIA96LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA209.md): Hughes 269A · Cottondale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N8784F · Substantial damage
  > improper assembly of the main rotor blade dampners by a mechanic which resulted in the helicopter being damaged by ground resonance.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('4470402')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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