# Hughes 269B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 4470502 - Manufacturer (registry): HUGHES - Model: 269B - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 64 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 4H12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4H12) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Schweizer RSG LLC - Registered aircraft: 31 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2017-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-06): Main Rotor Drive System · Sikorsky 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Aug 25, 2017 - [AD 2015-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-23-01): Tail Rotor Drive · Sikorsky 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Dec 15, 2015 - [AD 2011-12-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-16): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 2 more. Effective Jul 21, 2011 - [AD 2003-13-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-15-R1): Aft cluster fittings · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Aug 10, 2004 - [AD 2000-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-05): Tail Rotor Swashplate Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 19, 2000 - [AD 98-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-11): Main Rotor Blade · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 2 more. Effective Oct 7, 1998 - [AD 97-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-23-06): Ring Gear Teeth Inspection · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Dec 10, 1997 - [AD 97-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-06): Main Rotor Thrust Bearing · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Apr 7, 1997 - [AD 95-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-02): Main Rotor Drive Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Nov 17, 1995 - [AD 95-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-12): Clutch Control Spring Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Mar 1, 1995 - [AD 94-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-16-04): Tail Rotor Pedal support Structure · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Oct 5, 1994 - [AD 94-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-12-06): Lower Pulley Bearings · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Sep 19, 1994 - [AD 94-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-13-04): Clutch Control Spring Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1994 - [AD 93-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-21-03): Magnesium Tailboom Fitting · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Dec 17, 1993 - [AD 93-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-11): Fuel Pump Drain Tube Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective May 25, 1993 - [AD 89-20-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-20-03-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Feb 22, 1991 - [AD 90-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-06-10): Throttle Cable Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Apr 6, 1990 - [AD 88-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-04): Aft Cluster Fittings · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988 - [AD 82-15-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-15-01-R1): Main Transmission · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Oct 4, 1982 - [AD 82-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-15-03): Rotor System · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Jul 16, 1982 - [AD 81-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-17-01): Starting Vibrator Assemblies · Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, B-2, B-2A and 49 more. Effective Aug 13, 1981 - [AD 79-23-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-23-03-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Nov 19, 1979 - [AD 78-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-04): Tail Rotor Hub Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 6 more. Effective Dec 27, 1978 - [AD 78-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-04): Pinion Assemblies · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Dec 18, 1978 - [AD 78-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-02-02): Tail Rotor Control Pedals · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Jan 24, 1978 - [AD 77-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-23-08): Cracks in Main Rotor Blades · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Dec 27, 1977 - [AD 77-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-07-01): Clutch Actuator · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Apr 4, 1977 - [AD 76-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-10-02): Lateral control · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective May 21, 1976 - [AD 75-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-15-02): Throttle and Engine Power Control · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Jul 15, 1975 - [AD 74-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-21-04): Canopy Slats · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Apr 4, 1975 - [AD 75-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-12): Actuator and Cover · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Mar 7, 1975 - [AD 71-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-20-05): Idler Pulley Bearings · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Dec 18, 1971 - [AD 70-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-08-01): Flapping Hinge Bolts · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Apr 14, 1970 - [AD 70-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-01-06): Lateral pitch idler bell crank · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Jan 17, 1970 - [AD 69-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-04-03): Rotor Blade · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Mar 22, 1969 - [AD 68-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-26-01): Lower Coupling Drive Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Dec 21, 1968 - [AD 64-28-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-28-02): Main Rotor Blade Flapping Hinge Bearing · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Jul 6, 1968 - [AD 67-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-21-01): Air Scoop · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Jul 3, 1967 - [AD 67-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-11-03): Main Rotor Gear Drive · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Apr 7, 1967 - [AD 66-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-03-02): Electrical System · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Jan 14, 1966 - [AD 64-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-06-04): Lower Coupling Drive Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1 and 269B. Effective Mar 18, 1964 - [AD 69-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-21-01): Failure of Input Pinion Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 4 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 - [AD 2011-01-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-52) (historical): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 2 more - [AD 2003-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-15) (historical): Tailboom Support Strut or Lug on Cluster Fitting · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Aug 12, 2003 - [AD 2001-25-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-25-52) (historical): Strut Clevis Lug on Center Frame Aft Cluster Fitting · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective May 8, 2002 - [AD 99-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-10) (historical): Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 2, 1999 - [AD 93-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-17-13) (historical): Lower Coupling Drive Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Oct 20, 1993 - [AD 76-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-18-01) (historical): Tail boom support strut · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 7, 1976 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB SW-09-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-09-44): Cabin door. Issued Jul 28, 2009 ## Registered aircraft (31) - [N115AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115AC): [Ruhlman Dan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUHLMAN%20DAN%20C), [Youngsville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Youngsville), built 1968, S/N 580367 - [N22730](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22730): [Reynolds Darryl G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20DARRYL%20G), [Wills Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wills%20Point), built 1969, S/N 790436 - [N267RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N267RW): [Koelzer Galen G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOELZER%20GALEN%20G), [Othello, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Othello), built 1964, S/N 0047 - [N3TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3TF): [Helicopter Accessory Service East](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20ACCESSORY%20SERVICE%20EAST), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), S/N 34-0042 - [N451JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451JR): [Fathom Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FATHOM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Burley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Burley), S/N 65-0212 - [N525GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N525GH): [Lauff Samuel Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUFF%20SAMUEL%20JR), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1964, S/N 87 - [N691RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N691RR): [Anderson Stuart R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20STUART%20R%20JR), [Sahuarita, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sahuarita), S/N 124-0143 - [N911VC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911VC): [Detgen Ernest J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DETGEN%20ERNEST%20J), [Carmen, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Carmen), built 1965, S/N 124-0144 - [N9323F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9323F): [Couch Bill A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUCH%20BILL%20A), [Palestine, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Palestine), built 1964, S/N 24-0025 - [N9326F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9326F): [Lelys](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LELYS), [Orland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orland), built 1964, S/N 24-0031 - [N9333F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9333F): [Fire Bird Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIRE%20BIRD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Vivian, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Vivian), built 1964, S/N 34-0040 - [N9350F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9350F): [Perry, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Perry), built 1964, S/N 0045, Sale reported, pending cancellation - [N9361F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9361F): [Rmw Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RMW%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Mckee, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Mckee), built 1964, S/N 54-0082 - [N9369F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9369F): [Sauer David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUER%20DAVID%20A), [Palmetto Bay, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palmetto%20Bay), built 1964, S/N 44-0070 - [N9374F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9374F): [Pierson Robert N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERSON%20ROBERT%20N), [Nora, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Nora), built 1964, S/N 54-0086 - [N9385F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9385F): [Reynolds Darryl G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20DARRYL%20G), [Wills Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wills%20Point), built 1964, S/N 74-0112 - [N9390F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9390F): [Pennington Mitchell T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENNINGTON%20MITCHELL%20T), [Medley, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Medley), S/N 74-0114 - [N9423F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9423F): [Avex Holdings Heli Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVEX%20HOLDINGS%20HELI%20INC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1965, S/N 65-0207 - [N9428F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9428F): [Bargo Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARGO%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Crittenden, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Crittenden), built 1965, S/N 0175 - [N9440F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9440F): [Patton Phillip F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTON%20PHILLIP%20F), [Gold Hill, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Gold%20Hill), built 1965, S/N 55-0195 - [N9442F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9442F): [Rhodes Terry G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHODES%20TERRY%20G), [Snohomish, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Snohomish), built 1966, S/N 115-0213 - [N9468F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9468F): [Coleman Harold D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLEMAN%20HAROLD%20D), [Pikeville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Pikeville), built 1966, S/N 106-0264 - [N9485F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9485F): [Gonzales David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GONZALES%20DAVID%20M), [Corvallis, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Corvallis), built 1966, S/N 1260294 - [N9489F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9489F): [Hensley Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENSLEY%20RICHARD), [Bertram, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bertram), S/N 870325 - [N9504F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9504F): [Rons Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RONS%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Two Buttes, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Two%20Buttes), built 1968, S/N 870334 - [N9516F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9516F): [Kelly David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLY%20DAVID), [Issaquah, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Issaquah), built 1967, S/N 170311 - [N9517F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9517F): [S Martinez Livestock Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%20MARTINEZ%20LIVESTOCK%20INC), [Moxee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moxee), built 1967, S/N 170312 - [N9559F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9559F): [Geco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GECO%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1969, S/N 890443 - [N9561F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9561F): [Barrows Carl A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARROWS%20CARL%20A), [Lisle, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lisle), built 1970, S/N 200450 - [N9563F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9563F): [Clunie David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLUNIE%20DAVID%20A), [Bangor, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bangor), built 1971, S/N 200447 - [N9569F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9569F): [Classic Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn), built 1971, S/N 310461 ## NTSB investigations (372, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA27FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27FA004), Oct 6, 2026: Hughes 269B (N9390F), Lahmansville, WV, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA19LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA173), May 15, 2019: Hughes 269B (N9422F), Hampton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Ground resonance during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA16LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA326), Sep 22, 2016: Hughes 269B (N269BS), Ozark, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined following a successful postaccident engine run on the accident helicopter. - [NTSB ERA15LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA376), Sep 25, 2015: Hughes 269 (N9567F), Eustis, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control as he slowed the helicopter during a landing approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB ERA15CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA364), Sep 19, 2015: Hughes 269B (N141LL), Hartford, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his subsequent failure to attain adequate altitude during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a wire fence. - [NTSB CEN15LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA341), Aug 5, 2015: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Atkinson, IL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to intentionally fly the helicopter at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a power line. - [NTSB WPR13CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA337), Jul 23, 2013: Hughes 269B (N9484F), Lewiston, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect application of the cyclic control during the landing. - [NTSB CEN11LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA315), Apr 29, 2011: Hughes 269B (N9561F), Edgerton, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of clearance between the tail rotor drive shaft and the tailboom bulkhead for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the overstress failure of the drive shaft. - [NTSB CEN10CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA469), Aug 7, 2010: Hughes 269B (N11XC), Lakeview, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive descent angle during landing approach, which resulted in a settling with power condition. - [NTSB DEN08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA122), Jul 15, 2008: Hughes 269B (N469E), Salesville, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line. - [NTSB CHI08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA164), Jun 15, 2008: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Cook, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise. - [NTSB DFW07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA037), Dec 11, 2006: Hughes 269B (N9396F), Houma, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked engine cylinder and broken spark plug which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was that it was not possible to attain proper rotor RPM. - [NTSB CHI06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA124), May 3, 2006: Hughes 269B (N9471F), Sullivan, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue failure of the fuselage-to-tail boom cluster fitting, and the secondary failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the incomplete compliance with an applicable… - [NTSB NYC04CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA096), Mar 27, 2004: Hughes 269B (N9520F), Farmingdale, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hover-taxiing. A factor in this accident was the high wind condition. - [NTSB CHI04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA030), Nov 10, 2003: Hughes 269B (N1093D), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decision to allow the passenger to manipulate the aircraft flight controls, his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the river, and his inadequate remedial… - [NTSB LAX03FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA134), Apr 11, 2003: Hughes 269B (N16133), Auburn, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the misjudged flare maneuver by an unknown crewmember during a likely practice autorotation that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI01LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA293), Aug 26, 2001: Hughes 269B (N9390F), Pontiac, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the checklist not compiled with by the operator and not verified by the operator’s pilot and the operator's flight instructor. An additional cause was the improper autorotation by the pilot in… - [NTSB FTW01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA109), Apr 27, 2001: Hughes 269B (N9508F), Nacogdoches, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires during takeoff. Contributory factors were the sunglare and the unmarked wires. - [NTSB SEA00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA193), Sep 27, 2000: Hughes 269B (N9503F), Laurel, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure to maintain aircraft control during hover operations. Inadequate remedial action by the pilot was a factor. - [NTSB SEA00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA188), Sep 24, 2000: Hughes 269B (N9355F), Burlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Mintenance personnel not following the mandatory service bulletin procedure of not exceeding 0.0005 inch paint thickness on the cylinder flange. Factors were the fatigue separation of multiple… - [NTSB FTW99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA234), Aug 23, 1999: Hughes 269B (N44KH), Russellville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper touchdown by the flight instructor. - [NTSB FTW98LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA356), Aug 7, 1998: Hughes 269B (N9425F), Uvalde, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control during a vertical, out of ground effect takeoff which resulted in a hard emergency landing. Factors were; the exceeded hover performance of the helicopter, the… - [NTSB NYC98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA025), Oct 31, 1997: Hughes 269B (N2273W), Cleveland, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to recover from settling-with-power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's downwind approach and low airspeed. - [NTSB NYC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA138), Jul 14, 1997: Hughes 269B (N9398F), Paducah, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to identify and correct the worn holes on the lower fuselage fairing and the failure of the flight instructor to maintain main rotor RPM during the autorotative… - [NTSB FTW96LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA375), Sep 1, 1996: Hughes 269B (N9558F), Frisco, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper touchdown procedure. - [NTSB LAX96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA217), Jun 1, 1996: Hughes 269B (N9332F), Georgetown, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), while practicing an autorotation, which resulted in a forced landing; and the flight instructor's misjudged landing flare during the emergency… - [NTSB ATL95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA175), Sep 27, 1995: Schweizer 269C (N267RW), Hoover, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control when he positioned the helicopter in a hover so as to induce a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB NYC95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA170), Jul 22, 1995: Hughes 269B (N9483F), Honesdale, PA, destroyed. Probable cause: Corrosion and subsequent failure of the attaching lugs for the left (4H) shock strut assembly, which resulted in collapse of the landing gear/skid. - [NTSB SEA95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA112), Jun 4, 1995: Hughes 269B (N9474F), Caldwell, ID, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM POWER LINES. FACTORS INCLUDE SUNGLARE ENCOUNTERED WHEN HE TURNED INTO THE SUN. - [NTSB ATL95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA053), Feb 18, 1995: Schweizer 269B (N11XC), Addison, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL DURING A DESCENT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. - [NTSB ATL94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA002), Oct 5, 1993: Hughes 269B (N9333F), Linville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED THAT WOULD HAVE AVOIDED A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS (LTE), AND HIS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR TAILWIND CONDITION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF INFORMATION… - [NTSB SEA93IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93IA073), Mar 5, 1993: Hughes 269B (N9474F), Mcminnville, OR, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A TAILWIND, AND GUSTS. - [NTSB LAX93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA063), Dec 7, 1992: Hughes 269B (N9566F), Kahului, HI, destroyed. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING DOWNWIND FLIGHT AND ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO RECOVER THE LOSS OF MAIN ROTOR RPM BEFORE SETTLING INTO THE WATER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS… - [NTSB SEA92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA005), Oct 12, 1991: Hughes 269B (N9474F), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, OVERCONFIDENCE IN AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY, AND NON-SUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB FTW91FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA123), Jul 18, 1991: Hughes 269B (N11XC), Brickeys, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE DUE TO FRAYING WHICH INITIATED THE FORCED LANDING AND THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PERFORM RECOMMENDED INSPECTIONS ON THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S… - [NTSB SEA91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA137), Jun 19, 1991: Hughes 269B (N9380F), Warrenton, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ROTOR SPEED DURING A SIMULATED AUTOROTATION. - [NTSB LAX91LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA257), Jun 9, 1991: Schweizer 269B (N103AB), Cottonwood, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. THE TRANSMISSION WIRE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. - [NTSB SEA91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA104), May 14, 1991: Hughes 269B (N9506F), Grand Ronde, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY INTERFERED WITH THE CONTROLS. - [NTSB LAX90LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA210), Jun 7, 1990: Hughes 269B (N691RR), Paso Robles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THIS ACCIDENT WAS DYNAMIC ROLLOVER DUE TO THE TERRAIN SLOPE EXCEEDING THE CAPABILITY OF THE HELICOPTER. - [NTSB MIA89LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA255), Sep 21, 1989: Hughes 269B (N9318F), Lexington, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LINEAR ACTUATOR LUG. A RELATED FACTOR WAS: TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. - [NTSB LAX89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA152), Apr 8, 1989: Hughes 269B (N9456F), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH LED TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO REACH THE AIRPORT AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FLIGHT TIME IN THIS MAKE AND… - [NTSB CHI88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA214), Aug 21, 1988: Hughes 269B (N9499F), Hampton, IL, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI88FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA190), Aug 2, 1988: Mcdonnell Douglas 269B (N9522F), Braceville, IL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: CONDUCTING MANEUVERING FLIGHT THE PIC FAILED TO MONITOR THE HELICOPTER SYSTEMS AND ALLOWED THE MAIN ROTOR RPM TO DECAY TO THE POINT WHERE IT WOULD NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH LIFT TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT. - [NTSB LAX88LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA233), Jun 25, 1988: Hughes 269B (N9350F), Big Bear, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA108), May 7, 1988: Hughes 269B (N9487F), Minneapolis, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA022), Nov 24, 1987: Hughes 269B (N22730), Las Vegas, NV, destroyed - [NTSB LAX87LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA190), Apr 26, 1987: Hughes 269B (N101DN), Rubidoux, CA, destroyed - [NTSB CHI87LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA098), Mar 17, 1987: Hughes 269B (N9522F), South Bend, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA008), Oct 22, 1986: Hughes 300-269B (N9332F), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA236), Sep 26, 1986: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Baldwin, WI, substantial damage All 372: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (198, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20190514023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190514023599A), May 14, 2019: Hughes 269B (N9422F), Hampton, GA, Substantial damage. While taxiing, pilot noticed vibration, tried to land on taxiway, when he touched down, aircraft entered ground resonance. Pilot tried to lift off, but could… - [Accident 20160922015859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160922015859A), Sep 22, 2016: Hughes 269B (N269BS), Ozark, AL, Substantial damage. This was an instructional flight conducted under 4 CFR part 141. Instructor initiated a simulated engine failure and had the student perform the autorotation.… - [Accident 20150925017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150925017279A), Sep 25, 2015: Hughes 269B (N9567F), Eustis, FL, Destroyed. On a personal flight to visit friends pilot allowed the aircraft to slow down below efective transational lift at altitude while on approach to a field .… - [Accident 20150919016339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150919016339A), Sep 19, 2015: Hughes 269B (N141LL), Hartford, AL, Substantial damage. While transitioning from a hover to forward flight at near maximum gross takeoff weight and with a density altitude of approximately 2200 feet, the helicopter… - [Accident 20150805013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150805013449A), Aug 5, 2015: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Atkinson, IL, Destroyed. Helicopter N9427F struck a power line 30 feet above the ground and impacted the ground. Helicopter was destroyed in post crash fire. The pilot was severely… - [Accident 20130723014809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130723014809A), Jul 23, 2013: Hughes 269B (N9484F), Lewiston, ID, Substantial damage. N9484F, a 1968 Hughes 269B helicopter received substantial damage to the tailboom, tailrotor driveshaft, and main rotor blades as the result of an unsucessful… - [Incident 20130531016049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130531016049I), May 31, 2013: Hughes 269B (N9507F), Lakewood, NY, Minor damage. According to pilot and passenger statement, the aircraft was preflighted and a fuel sample taken. The aircraft was runup without incident. When the aircraft… - [Accident 20110429014659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110429014659A), Apr 29, 2011: Hughes 269B (N9561F), Edgerton, IN, Substantial damage. During the application of pestiside spray the pilot felt a very stronge vibration in th efoot pedals and a few secounds later he loss the tail rotor… - [Accident 20100807043359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100807043359A), Aug 7, 2010: Hughes 269B (N11XC), Lake View, MI, Destroyed. On August 07, 2010 at 13:25 eastern daylight time, a Hughes 269B, N11XC was destroyed when it hit a hangar at lakeview Griffith field (13C). The 14 CFR part 91… - [Accident 20080715840979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080715840979A), Jul 15, 2008: Hughes 269B (N469E), Mountain Home, AR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On July 15, 2008 at approximately 0927 CDT a Hughes 269B helicopter, N469E, was conducting routine powerline inspections when it crashed into a wooded… - [Accident 20080614838889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080614838889A), Jun 14, 2008: Hughes 269B (N9357F), Cook, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) Police officer observed the helicopter rotating in a tight circle and loosing elevation. Estimated altitude was 500 feet. The helicopter landed on the… - [Incident 20070523826699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070523826699I), May 23, 2007: Hughes 269B (N9561F), Middletown, OH, Minor damage. (-23) On may 23, 2007 at approximately 1530 EDT, a Hughes 269-B helicopter, N9561F, registered to iron eagle aviation LLC and flown by the pilot [privacy data… - [Accident 20070311003129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070311003129A), Mar 11, 2007: Hughes 369FF (N911VC), Haena, HI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On March 11, 2007, at 1259 hawaiian standard time, a Mcdonnell Douglas 369FF helicopter, N911VC, operated by smoky mountain helicopters and doing… - [Accident 20061211028799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061211028799A), Dec 11, 2006: Hughes 269B (N9396F), Houma, LA, Destroyed. (-23) N9396F was on local training flight for helicopter CFI rating. Student pilot at the controls on climbout when aircraft experienced a shudder at… - [Accident 20060503014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060503014319A), May 3, 2006: Hughes 269B (N9471F), Sullivan, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was cruising about 600' when he felt and heard a loud "bang" which was likely the left side tailboom brace breaking at the cluster fitting, which… - [Accident 20040327021199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040327021199A), Mar 27, 2004: Hughes 269B (N9520F), Farmingdale, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 27, 2004 Mr. John tomaino, certificate #1815148, was pilot in command of N9520F, a HU-269-B. Mr. Tomaino stated that he lost tail rotor… - [Accident 20031110029139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031110029139A), Nov 10, 2003: Hughes 269B (N1093D), IN, Destroyed. (-23) Witness reported the helicopter flew northbound at low level over six mile island. Once clear of the island's trees, the helicopter descended at an angle… - [Accident 20030410007149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030410007149A), Apr 10, 2003: Hughes 269B (N16133), Auburn, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) The instructor was regarded as "highly experienced, professional, and extremely safety conscious." The helicopter's tail moved from side to side and then… - [Accident 20010826026149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010826026149A), Aug 26, 2001: Hughes 269B (N9390F), Pontiac, MI, No damage. (.19) On August 26, 2001, at 1509 eastern daylight time, a Hughes 269B, N9390F, operated by Oakland helicopters incorporated, was substantially damaged during… - [Accident 20010427006979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010427006979A), Apr 27, 2001: Hughes 269B (N9508F), Nacogdoches, TX, Substantial damage. (.19)On April 27, 2001, at 1740 CDT, a Hughes 269B helicopter, N9508F, was substantially damaged when it impatched wires and terrain while repositioning at the… - [Accident 20000927015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000927015129A), Sep 27, 2000: Hughes 269B (N9503F), Laurel, MT, No damage. (-23) Instructor states student, on second solo pickup, picked up the heli to 3-foot stabilizer hover. Unintentionally raised the collective, thus climbing to… - [Accident 20000924019159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000924019159A), Sep 24, 2000: Hughes 269B (N9355F), Burlington, WA, No damage. (-23) Shortly after take off engine quit. Auto rotated as much as possible with a hard landing resulting in severe damage to a/c. - [Accident 19990823013339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990823013339A), Aug 23, 1999: Hughes 269B (N44KH), Russellvile, AR, Substantial damage. 1966 Hughes 269B helicopter experienced engine problems after take-off, came back down, and landed hard, the acft then spun around and came to rest on its… - [Incident 19990604022759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990604022759I), Jun 4, 1999: Hughes 269B (N9561F), Burlington, OK, Minor damage. The pilot reported he was making a downwind turn and was hit by a gust of wind from behind. He was pulling out of the sink when the skid caught on the ground,… - [Accident 19980807020169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980807020169A), Aug 7, 1998: Hughes 269B (N9425F), Uvalde, TX, Substantial damage. Helicopter was working cattle when it lost power. (.4) after positioning the helicopter for takeoff (where he had successfully operated the helicopter from on… - [Accident 19971031031619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971031031619A), Oct 31, 1997: Hughes 269B (N2273W), Cleveland, OH, Substantial damage. Allowed airspeed decay. Entered right spin to ground. No anomalies. Indicates lost tail rotor effectiveness. (.4)the pilot reported that while flying in wind… - [Accident 19970714018389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970714018389A), Jul 14, 1997: Hughes 269B (N9398F), Paducah, KY, Substantial damage. Fairing on worn skid fittings came loosed on takeoff. Blocked engine aire intake. Autorotated. Rotor RPM decayed. (-23) while preparing for a check ride,… - [Accident 19960901025739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960901025739A), Sep 1, 1996: Hughes 269B (N9558F), Atwood, KS, Substantial damage. Made hard landing. Helicopter bounced. Rolled on it side. Pilot left scene. Not located. Not identified. - [Accident 19960601012369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960601012369A), Jun 1, 1996: Hughes 269B (N9332F), Georgetown, CA, Substantial damage. Practice autorotation reported power was lost. Reported soft forced landing but rocked forward. Rotors hit airframe - [Accident 19950927030399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950927030399A), Sep 27, 1995: Hughes 269C (N267RW), Hoover, AL, Substantial damage. Lost tail rotor effectiveness in hover near a ridge line. Had made pedal turn. Rocked. Spiraled to impact. - [Accident 19950722024659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950722024659A), Jul 22, 1995: Hughes 269B (N9483F), Honesdale, PA, Destroyed. Vibration on takeoff. Returned. On ground engine and rotors idling. Severe forward and aft gyration. Strut collapsed - [Accident 19950604013899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950604013899A), Jun 4, 1995: Hughes 269B (N9474F), Caldwell, ID, Destroyed. Flew low to survey a field to be sprayed. Looking into sun failed to see powerline. Impacted same and crashed. - [Incident 19950303009119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950303009119I), Mar 3, 1995: Hughes 269B (N9474F), Newberg, OR, Minor damage. Narrative: on 3/3/95 at 1600 local time, a Hughes 269B, N9474F, piloted by dennis d. sturdevent, aborted his take-off, after departing from a confined area.… - [Accident 19950218002129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950218002129A), Feb 18, 1995: Hughes 269B (N11XC), Addison, AL, Substantial damage. Rolled throttle off instead of collective on descent for landing. Impact broke off right skid. Rolled over. - [Accident 19940525012659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940525012659A), May 25, 1994: Hughes 269B (N9375F), Toulon, IL, Destroyed. In hoover testing new rotor blades vibration. Sat down. Grond resonance destroyed copter, struts dampers incorrect. - [Accident 19931005037739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931005037739A), Oct 5, 1993: Hughes 269B (N9333F), Linville, NC, Substantial damage. Windshift on climbout slow speed. Spun to right. Tried autorotate to return. Hit trees. Lost tail rotor effect. - [Incident 19930305006779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930305006779I), Mar 5, 1993: Hughes 269B (N9474F), Mcminnville, OR, Minor damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft at hover. Flight inspector grabbed control. Landing gear damaged on landing. - [Incident 19930110001589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930110001589I), Jan 10, 1993: Hughes 269B (N7169M), Sanibel Island, FL, Minor damage. While attempting a right turn helicopter would not come out of turn. Entered autorotation. Landed in gulf. - [Accident 19921207049399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921207049399A), Dec 7, 1992: Hughes 269B (N9566F), Kahului, HI, Destroyed. Low and slow over water on photo flight. Rotor speed decayed. Lowered cyclic. Added power but settled into ocean. - [Accident 19911011046059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911011046059A), Oct 11, 1991: Hughes 269B (N9474F), Hillsboro, OR, Substantial damage. Overweight,low and slow while blowing nuts off trees. RPM decay unable recover made quick stop into trees. - [Accident 19910718027969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910718027969A), Jul 18, 1991: Hughes 269B (N11XC), Brickeys, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Main rotor clutch cable broke,helicopter dropped into wooded swamp. Cable broke due rubbing on cable guide. - [Incident 19910714027319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910714027319I), Jul 14, 1991: Hughes 269B (N2273W), Zanesville, OH, Minor damage. Experienced power loss in flight. Emergency landing into the muskingham river. - [Accident 19910619022729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910619022729A), Jun 19, 1991: Hughes 269B (N9380F), Warrenton, OR, Substantial damage. During practice autorotations. Allowed rotor RPM delay at power recovery. Tail hit beach and main rotors hit tail. - [Accident 19910611021309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910611021309A), Jun 11, 1991: Hughes 269B (N103AB), Cottonwood, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On takeoff from farm field struck wires and fell to ground. Had made landing unknown reason while herding cattle. - [Accident 19910514015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910514015769A), May 14, 1991: Hughes 269B (N9506F), Grand Ronde, OR, Substantial damage. On ground with rotors idling while chemical was loading. Leaned forward. Hit cyclic. Main rotors hit chemical truck - [Accident 19910505014149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910505014149A), May 5, 1991: Hughes 269B (N3TF), Lincoln Park, NJ, Substantial damage. Uncommanded right spin in hover. Right skid hit ground and a dynamic rollover took place. - [Incident 19910215019229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910215019229I), Feb 15, 1991: Hughes 269B (N3TF), North Bergen, NJ, Minor damage. Engine rough. Emergency landing in parking lot. Struck a parked vehicle. Engine had spun a rod bearing. - [Accident 19900606018959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900606018959A), Jun 6, 1990: Hughes 269B (N691RR), Paso Robles, CA, Substantial damage. Flying low below ridge. Downdraft forced a landing on ridge crest. Helicopter rolled over on touchdown. - [Accident 19890921035869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890921035869A), Sep 21, 1989: Hughes 269B (N9318F), Lexington, MS, Substantial damage. Loud noise rotor RPM decayed autorotated into trees. Linear actuator that engages belt drive failed at mount bolts - [Accident 19890408006969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890408006969A), Apr 8, 1989: Hughes 269B (N9456F), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. Reported low fuel prior losing power. Crash landed on city street. All 198: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2004FA0000646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000646), Jul 13, 2004: BEARING. DAMAGED. MAGNETO OVERHAULED, WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LOOSE ROTOR TAB THAT CHEWED UP THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK TERMINALS. ALSO AN INNER BEARING RACE WAS LOOSE AND SCORED THE SHAF - [SDR AUS20030482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030482), Mar 27, 2003: COUPLING. WORN. (AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE LOWER COUPLING WORN. COUPLING HAS A DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBER TO THE LOGBOOK ENTRY. SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENA - [SDR AUS20020523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020523), Jun 5, 2002: BUSHING. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR GRIP BLADE BOLT BUSHES INCORRECTLY FITTED ON ALL THREE GRIPS. THE BUSHES WERE FITTED UPSIDE DOWN LEAVING A GAP BETWEEN THE GRIPS AND THE BLADES - [SDR AU000824](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000824), Aug 10, 2000: BEARING. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT THRUST BEARING WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. DISCRPENCY WAS FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD HU269/28 AMDT3. (X) - [SDR 95ZZZX3752](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3752), Jul 26, 1995: PISTON. CORRODED. THIS HELICOPTER DEVELOPED GROUND RESONANCE AND SELF-DESTRUCTED. DURING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, NOTICED BOTH LEFT SHOCK STRUT AND THE SKID ATTACH LUGS WERE S - [SDR 95ZZZX1085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1085), Feb 13, 1995: SENDER. STICKING. FUEL GAUGE REPORTED TO BE INOP. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT FUEL SENDER WAS CORRODED AND STICKING IN LOWER POSITION. PART TOTAL TIME AND TIME OF INSTALLATION UNKNO ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (100, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR00006DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00006DE): Installation of Inframetics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace Company - [STC SH2726NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2726NM): Installation of a cabin heater. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SH5248NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5248NM): Installation of external pod, camera mount, and 12 volt power provision. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SH4036NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4036NM): Installation of door actuators. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00038DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00038DE): Installation of supplemental lubrication kit for lower drive shaft. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SR01838AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01838AT): Installation of Cyclic Friction Release Levers. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc. Lists 269 Series - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SH2334SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2334SO): Installation of a cabin heater/defroster. Schweizer RSG LLC - [STC SH34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH34WE): Installation of 'Tote-All' luggage/cargo carrier. Schweizer RSG LLC - [STC SH7WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7WE): Fabrication of Precision Helicopters Model 4887 Cargo Rack System. Schweizer RSG LLC - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SH444NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH444NE): Installation of Whelen Strobe Lights. Schweizer RSG LLC - [STC SH586EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH586EA): Installation of Hartzell Anti-Overspeed kits (D-3520-1 and D-3520-2). Schweizer RSG LLC - [STC SH1065NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1065NE): Installation of Airwolf Model AFC-500 full flow engine oil filter P/N AFC-500. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SH1839NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1839NM): Installation of Skytronics, Part No. 7150T-300-1 Alternators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SH202WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH202WE): Installation of controls for pilot-in-command on right side. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems - [STC SH249WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH249WE): Installation of a searchlight kit. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems - [STC SH258WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH258WE): Installation of MCT-10 mounting rack. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems - [STC SH259WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH259WE): Installation of utility compartment. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems - [STC SH286WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH286WE): Installation of Tayburn antenna deployment system. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems - [STC SH290WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH290WE): Installation of a 'T' instrument console. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems - [STC SH152WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH152WE): Installation of Hoskins Model 700801 Anti-collision light system. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC SH152AWE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH152AWE): Installation of Hoskins Model 700801 Anti-collision light system in accordance with Hoskins Drawing No. 10-201969, Rev D. Dated August 14, 1972. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC SH1018CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1018CE): Install landing gear damper piston. Kinzie Industries Inc - [STC SH1047CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1047CE): Install modified landing gear damper. Kinzie Industries Inc - [STC SH1099CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1099CE): Installation of cabin heater and engine exhaust tail pipe extension. Kinzie Industries Inc - [STC SH1138CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1138CE): Installation of engine exhaust tail pipe extension. Kinzie Industries Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA4172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4172NM): Installation of Aviation Development oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SR01430LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01430LA): Installation of Stainless Steel Skid shoes. Papas Gary Los Angeles Laboratories Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc - [STC SH12CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH12CE): Replace existing engine induction air filter with AC Spark Plug Filter. Brackett Aero Filters Inc - [STC SH2249NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2249NM): Installation of 36-inch main rotor blade leading edge abrasion strip. Composite Technology, Inc All 100: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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