# FAA incident reports: Hughes 269B A list on [Hughes 269B](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 198 reports - [Accident 20190514023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190514023599A.md): Hughes 269B · Hampton, GA · May 14, 2019 · N9422F · 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 not get enough power to lift off, so he left the aircraft on the ground and went to idle with the… - [Accident 20160922015859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160922015859A.md): Hughes 269B · Ozark, AL · Sep 22, 2016 · N269BS · 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. At approximately 200 feet above ground level a power recovery was initiated. The descent was not… - [Accident 20150925017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150925017279A.md): Hughes 269B · Eustis, FL · Sep 25, 2015 · N9567F · 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. Aircraft started to spin to the right due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness.(lte) Aircraft spun to the… - [Accident 20150919016339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150919016339A.md): Hughes 269B · Hartford, AL · Sep 19, 2015 · N141LL · 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 settled when pilot attempted to clear a 4 foot berm located 60 feet in front of him. The left skid… - [Accident 20150805013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150805013449A.md): Hughes 269B · Atkinson, IL · Aug 5, 2015 · N9427F · 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 injured. - [Accident 20130723014809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130723014809A.md): Hughes 269B · Lewiston, ID · Jul 23, 2013 · N9484F · 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 touch-down autorotation. The pilot and sole occupant was a commercial rated helicopter pilot with… - [Incident 20130531016049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130531016049I.md): Hughes 269B · Lakewood, NY · May 31, 2013 · N9507F · 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 was performing its initial takeoff over the water, the aircraft had travelled approximately 50 years… - [Accident 20110429014659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110429014659A.md): Hughes 269B · Edgerton, IN · Apr 29, 2011 · N9561F · 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 effectiveness - [Accident 20100807043359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100807043359A.md): Hughes 269B · Lake View, MI · Aug 7, 2010 · N11XC · 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 personal flight departed from the pilot's residence en rout to 13C. According to witnesses the… - [Accident 20080715840979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080715840979A.md): Hughes 269B · Mountain Home, AR · Jul 15, 2008 · N469E · 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 area approximately one mile from the norfolk dam in salesville, AR 72653. The aircraft was destroyed… - [Accident 20080614838889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080614838889A.md): Hughes 269B · Cook, MN · Jun 14, 2008 · N9357F · 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 skids in clockwise rotation. Both skids were damaged and collapsed. Helicopter rolled on to its left… - [Incident 20070523826699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070523826699I.md): Hughes 269B · Middletown, OH · May 23, 2007 · N9561F · 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 omitted] made a hard landing while practicing a full touchdown autorotation with a student at Hook… - [Accident 20070311003129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070311003129A.md): Hughes 369FF · Haena, HI · Mar 11, 2007 · N911VC · 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 business as inter-island helicopters inc., was destroyed by impact with trees and terrain in the town of… - [Accident 20061211028799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061211028799A.md): Hughes 269B · Houma, LA · Dec 11, 2006 · N9396F · 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 approximately 400 feet. Student transferred controls to instructor and instructor began a crosswind turn. At… - [Accident 20060503014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060503014319A.md): Hughes 269B · Sullivan, OH · May 3, 2006 · N9471F · 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 resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Pilot had no pedal control initiated autorotation aircraft… - [Accident 20040327021199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040327021199A.md): Hughes 269B · Farmingdale, NY · Mar 27, 2004 · N9520F · 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 effectiveness while in a pedal turn at the approach end of 32 at Farmingdale, Republic Airport (frg). He… - [Accident 20031110029139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031110029139A.md): Hughes 269B · IN · Nov 10, 2003 · N1093D · 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 of approximately 20 to 30 degrees until it impacted the Ohio river adjacent to jeffersonville, IN.… - [Accident 20030410007149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030410007149A.md): Hughes 269B · Auburn, CA · Apr 10, 2003 · N16133 · 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 it nosed over and impacted on its right side. It impacted in wise canal which feeds into rock creek… - [Accident 20010826026149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010826026149A.md): Hughes 269B · Pontiac, MI · Aug 26, 2001 · N9390F · 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 an autorotation near Pontiac, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of… - [Accident 20010427006979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010427006979A.md): Hughes 269B · Nacogdoches, TX · Apr 27, 2001 · N9508F · 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 a.l. managham jr. regional airport near Nacogdoches, Texas. The airplane was registered to and… - [Accident 20000927015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000927015129A.md): Hughes 269B · Laurel, MT · Sep 27, 2000 · N9503F · 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 10 feet, decreased rotor RPM, and losing directional control. He continued the climb while spinning… - [Accident 20000924019159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000924019159A.md): Hughes 269B · Burlington, WA · Sep 24, 2000 · N9355F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Russellvile, AR · Aug 23, 1999 · N44KH · 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 side, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) at approx. 1130 local time N44KH impacted the earth. The… - [Incident 19990604022759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990604022759I.md): Hughes 269B · Burlington, OK · Jun 4, 1999 · N9561F · 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, causing the aircraft to fall on its side damaging the main rotor. - [Accident 19980807020169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980807020169A.md): Hughes 269B · Uvalde, TX · Aug 7, 1998 · N9425F · 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 previous occasions), the pilot attempted a confined area take offover a stand of trees. The pilot… - [Accident 19971031031619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971031031619A.md): Hughes 269B · Cleveland, OH · Oct 31, 1997 · N2273W · 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 reported at 20 knots, he encountering winds up to 35 knots. During a downwind approach to the… - [Accident 19970714018389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970714018389A.md): Hughes 269B · Paducah, KY · Jul 14, 1997 · N9398F · 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, student was practicing auto rotations with an instructor. On the down wind approach the eng. Quit at 300'… - [Accident 19960901025739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960901025739A.md): Hughes 269B · Atwood, KS · Sep 1, 1996 · N9558F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Georgetown, CA · Jun 1, 1996 · N9332F · 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.md): Hughes 269C · Hoover, AL · Sep 27, 1995 · N267RW · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Honesdale, PA · Jul 22, 1995 · N9483F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Caldwell, ID · Jun 4, 1995 · N9474F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Newberg, OR · Mar 3, 1995 · N9474F · 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. The main and tail rotorblades made contact with some small trees nearby after the aircraft had landed… - [Accident 19950218002129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950218002129A.md): Hughes 269B · Addison, AL · Feb 18, 1995 · N11XC · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Toulon, IL · May 25, 1994 · N9375F · Destroyed > In hoover testing new rotor blades vibration. Sat down. Grond resonance destroyed copter, struts dampers incorrect. - [Accident 19931005037739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931005037739A.md): Hughes 269B · Linville, NC · Oct 5, 1993 · N9333F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Mcminnville, OR · Mar 5, 1993 · N9474F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Sanibel Island, FL · Jan 10, 1993 · N7169M · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Kahului, HI · Dec 7, 1992 · N9566F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Hillsboro, OR · Oct 11, 1991 · N9474F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Brickeys, AR · Jul 18, 1991 · N11XC · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Zanesville, OH · Jul 14, 1991 · N2273W · Minor damage > Experienced power loss in flight. Emergency landing into the muskingham river. - [Accident 19910619022729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910619022729A.md): Hughes 269B · Warrenton, OR · Jun 19, 1991 · N9380F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Cottonwood, CA · Jun 11, 1991 · N103AB · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Grand Ronde, OR · May 14, 1991 · N9506F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Lincoln Park, NJ · May 5, 1991 · N3TF · Substantial damage > Uncommanded right spin in hover. Right skid hit ground and a dynamic rollover took place. - [Incident 19910215019229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910215019229I.md): Hughes 269B · North Bergen, NJ · Feb 15, 1991 · N3TF · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Paso Robles, CA · Jun 6, 1990 · N691RR · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Lexington, MS · Sep 21, 1989 · N9318F · 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.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Apr 8, 1989 · N9456F · Substantial damage > Reported low fuel prior losing power. Crash landed on city street. 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