Hughes 269B

FAA incident reports · 198

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Accident 20190514023599AHughes 269B · Hampton, GAWhile taxiing, pilot noticed vibration, tried to land on taxiway, when he touched down, aircraft entered ground resonance. Pilot tried to lift off, but could not get enough power to lift off, so he left the aircraft on the ground and went to idle with the…May 14, 2019 · N9422F · Substantial damageAccident 20160922015859AHughes 269B · Ozark, ALThis was an instructional flight conducted under 4 CFR part 141. Instructor initiated a simulated engine failure and had the student perform the autorotation. At approximately 200 feet above ground level a power recovery was initiated. The descent was not…Sep 22, 2016 · N269BS · Substantial damageAccident 20150925017279AHughes 269B · Eustis, FLOn 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 . Aircraft started to spin to the right due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness.(lte) Aircraft spun to the…Sep 25, 2015 · N9567F · DestroyedAccident 20150919016339AHughes 269B · Hartford, ALWhile transitioning from a hover to forward flight at near maximum gross takeoff weight and with a density altitude of approximately 2200 feet, the helicopter settled when pilot attempted to clear a 4 foot berm located 60 feet in front of him. The left skid…Sep 19, 2015 · N141LL · Substantial damageAccident 20150805013449AHughes 269B · Atkinson, ILHelicopter 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 injured.Aug 5, 2015 · N9427F · DestroyedAccident 20130723014809AHughes 269B · Lewiston, IDN9484F, a 1968 Hughes 269B helicopter received substantial damage to the tailboom, tailrotor driveshaft, and main rotor blades as the result of an unsucessful touch-down autorotation. The pilot and sole occupant was a commercial rated helicopter pilot with…Jul 23, 2013 · N9484F · Substantial damageIncident 20130531016049IHughes 269B · Lakewood, NYAccording to pilot and passenger statement, the aircraft was preflighted and a fuel sample taken. The aircraft was runup without incident. When the aircraft was performing its initial takeoff over the water, the aircraft had travelled approximately 50 years…May 31, 2013 · N9507F · Minor damageAccident 20110429014659AHughes 269B · Edgerton, INDuring 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 effectivenessApr 29, 2011 · N9561F · Substantial damageAccident 20100807043359AHughes 269B · Lake View, MIOn 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 personal flight departed from the pilot's residence en rout to 13C. According to witnesses the…Aug 7, 2010 · N11XC · DestroyedAccident 20080715840979AHughes 269B · Mountain Home, AR(-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 area approximately one mile from the norfolk dam in salesville, AR 72653. The aircraft was destroyed…Jul 15, 2008 · N469E · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20080614838889AHughes 269B · Cook, MN(-23) Police officer observed the helicopter rotating in a tight circle and loosing elevation. Estimated altitude was 500 feet. The helicopter landed on the skids in clockwise rotation. Both skids were damaged and collapsed. Helicopter rolled on to its left…Jun 14, 2008 · N9357F · Substantial damageIncident 20070523826699IHughes 269B · Middletown, OH(-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 omitted] made a hard landing while practicing a full touchdown autorotation with a student at Hook…May 23, 2007 · N9561F · Minor damageAccident 20070311003129AHughes 369FF · Haena, HI(-23) On March 11, 2007, at 1259 hawaiian standard time, a Mcdonnell Douglas 369FF helicopter, N911VC, operated by smoky mountain helicopters and doing business as inter-island helicopters inc., was destroyed by impact with trees and terrain in the town of…Mar 11, 2007 · N911VC · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20061211028799AHughes 269B · Houma, LA(-23) N9396F was on local training flight for helicopter CFI rating. Student pilot at the controls on climbout when aircraft experienced a shudder at approximately 400 feet. Student transferred controls to instructor and instructor began a crosswind turn. At…Dec 11, 2006 · N9396F · DestroyedAccident 20060503014319AHughes 269B · Sullivan, OH(-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 resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Pilot had no pedal control initiated autorotation aircraft…May 3, 2006 · N9471F · Substantial damageAccident 20040327021199AHughes 269B · Farmingdale, NY(-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 effectiveness while in a pedal turn at the approach end of 32 at Farmingdale, Republic Airport (frg). He…Mar 27, 2004 · N9520F · Substantial damageAccident 20031110029139AHughes 269B · IN(-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 of approximately 20 to 30 degrees until it impacted the Ohio river adjacent to jeffersonville, IN.…Nov 10, 2003 · N1093D · DestroyedAccident 20030410007149AHughes 269B · Auburn, CA(-23) The instructor was regarded as "highly experienced, professional, and extremely safety conscious." The helicopter's tail moved from side to side and then it nosed over and impacted on its right side. It impacted in wise canal which feeds into rock creek…Apr 10, 2003 · N16133 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20010826026149AHughes 269B · Pontiac, MI(.19) On August 26, 2001, at 1509 eastern daylight time, a Hughes 269B, N9390F, operated by Oakland helicopters incorporated, was substantially damaged during an autorotation near Pontiac, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…Aug 26, 2001 · N9390F · No damageAccident 20010427006979AHughes 269B · Nacogdoches, TX(.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 a.l. managham jr. regional airport near Nacogdoches, Texas. The airplane was registered to and…Apr 27, 2001 · N9508F · Substantial damageAccident 20000927015129AHughes 269B · Laurel, MT(-23) Instructor states student, on second solo pickup, picked up the heli to 3-foot stabilizer hover. Unintentionally raised the collective, thus climbing to 10 feet, decreased rotor RPM, and losing directional control. He continued the climb while spinning…Sep 27, 2000 · N9503F · No damageAccident 20000924019159AHughes 269B · Burlington, WA(-23) Shortly after take off engine quit. Auto rotated as much as possible with a hard landing resulting in severe damage to a/c.Sep 24, 2000 · N9355F · No damageAccident 19990823013339AHughes 269B · Russellvile, AR1966 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 side, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) at approx. 1130 local time N44KH impacted the earth. The…Aug 23, 1999 · N44KH · Substantial damageIncident 19990604022759IHughes 269B · Burlington, OKThe 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, causing the aircraft to fall on its side damaging the main rotor.Jun 4, 1999 · N9561F · Minor damageAccident 19980807020169AHughes 269B · Uvalde, TXHelicopter was working cattle when it lost power. (.4) after positioning the helicopter for takeoff (where he had successfully operated the helicopter from on previous occasions), the pilot attempted a confined area take offover a stand of trees. The pilot…Aug 7, 1998 · N9425F · Substantial damageAccident 19971031031619AHughes 269B · Cleveland, OHAllowed airspeed decay. Entered right spin to ground. No anomalies. Indicates lost tail rotor effectiveness. (.4)the pilot reported that while flying in wind reported at 20 knots, he encountering winds up to 35 knots. During a downwind approach to the…Oct 31, 1997 · N2273W · Substantial damageAccident 19970714018389AHughes 269B · Paducah, KYFairing on worn skid fittings came loosed on takeoff. Blocked engine aire intake. Autorotated. Rotor RPM decayed. (-23) while preparing for a check ride, student was practicing auto rotations with an instructor. On the down wind approach the eng. Quit at 300'…Jul 14, 1997 · N9398F · Substantial damageAccident 19960901025739AHughes 269B · Atwood, KSMade hard landing. Helicopter bounced. Rolled on it side. Pilot left scene. Not located. Not identified.Sep 1, 1996 · N9558F · Substantial damageAccident 19960601012369AHughes 269B · Georgetown, CAPractice autorotation reported power was lost. Reported soft forced landing but rocked forward. Rotors hit airframeJun 1, 1996 · N9332F · Substantial damageAccident 19950927030399AHughes 269C · Hoover, ALLost tail rotor effectiveness in hover near a ridge line. Had made pedal turn. Rocked. Spiraled to impact.Sep 27, 1995 · N267RW · Substantial damageAccident 19950722024659AHughes 269B · Honesdale, PAVibration on takeoff. Returned. On ground engine and rotors idling. Severe forward and aft gyration. Strut collapsedJul 22, 1995 · N9483F · DestroyedAccident 19950604013899AHughes 269B · Caldwell, IDFlew low to survey a field to be sprayed. Looking into sun failed to see powerline. Impacted same and crashed.Jun 4, 1995 · N9474F · DestroyedIncident 19950303009119IHughes 269B · Newberg, ORNarrative: 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. The main and tail rotorblades made contact with some small trees nearby after the aircraft had landed…Mar 3, 1995 · N9474F · Minor damageAccident 19950218002129AHughes 269B · Addison, ALRolled throttle off instead of collective on descent for landing. Impact broke off right skid. Rolled over.Feb 18, 1995 · N11XC · Substantial damageAccident 19940525012659AHughes 269B · Toulon, ILIn hoover testing new rotor blades vibration. Sat down. Grond resonance destroyed copter, struts dampers incorrect.May 25, 1994 · N9375F · DestroyedAccident 19931005037739AHughes 269B · Linville, NCWindshift on climbout slow speed. Spun to right. Tried autorotate to return. Hit trees. Lost tail rotor effect.Oct 5, 1993 · N9333F · Substantial damageIncident 19930305006779IHughes 269B · Mcminnville, ORPilot lost control of aircraft at hover. Flight inspector grabbed control. Landing gear damaged on landing.Mar 5, 1993 · N9474F · Minor damageIncident 19930110001589IHughes 269B · Sanibel Island, FLWhile attempting a right turn helicopter would not come out of turn. Entered autorotation. Landed in gulf.Jan 10, 1993 · N7169M · Minor damageAccident 19921207049399AHughes 269B · Kahului, HILow and slow over water on photo flight. Rotor speed decayed. Lowered cyclic. Added power but settled into ocean.Dec 7, 1992 · N9566F · DestroyedAccident 19911011046059AHughes 269B · Hillsboro, OROverweight,low and slow while blowing nuts off trees. RPM decay unable recover made quick stop into trees.Oct 11, 1991 · N9474F · Substantial damageAccident 19910718027969AHughes 269B · Brickeys, ARMain rotor clutch cable broke,helicopter dropped into wooded swamp. Cable broke due rubbing on cable guide.Jul 18, 1991 · N11XC · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19910714027319IHughes 269B · Zanesville, OHExperienced power loss in flight. Emergency landing into the muskingham river.Jul 14, 1991 · N2273W · Minor damageAccident 19910619022729AHughes 269B · Warrenton, ORDuring practice autorotations. Allowed rotor RPM delay at power recovery. Tail hit beach and main rotors hit tail.Jun 19, 1991 · N9380F · Substantial damageAccident 19910611021309AHughes 269B · Cottonwood, CAOn takeoff from farm field struck wires and fell to ground. Had made landing unknown reason while herding cattle.Jun 11, 1991 · N103AB · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19910514015769AHughes 269B · Grand Ronde, OROn ground with rotors idling while chemical was loading. Leaned forward. Hit cyclic. Main rotors hit chemical truckMay 14, 1991 · N9506F · Substantial damageAccident 19910505014149AHughes 269B · Lincoln Park, NJUncommanded right spin in hover. Right skid hit ground and a dynamic rollover took place.May 5, 1991 · N3TF · Substantial damageIncident 19910215019229IHughes 269B · North Bergen, NJEngine rough. Emergency landing in parking lot. Struck a parked vehicle. Engine had spun a rod bearing.Feb 15, 1991 · N3TF · Minor damageAccident 19900606018959AHughes 269B · Paso Robles, CAFlying low below ridge. Downdraft forced a landing on ridge crest. Helicopter rolled over on touchdown.Jun 6, 1990 · N691RR · Substantial damageAccident 19890921035869AHughes 269B · Lexington, MSLoud noise rotor RPM decayed autorotated into trees. Linear actuator that engages belt drive failed at mount boltsSep 21, 1989 · N9318F · Substantial damageAccident 19890408006969AHughes 269B · Long Beach, CAReported low fuel prior losing power. Crash landed on city street.Apr 8, 1989 · N9456F · Substantial damage
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