# NTSB investigations: 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 8 · 372 investigations

- [NTSB ERA27FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27FA004.md): Hughes 269B · Lahmansville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Investigation open · Oct 6, 2026 · N9390F
- [NTSB ERA19LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA173.md): Hughes 269B · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N9422F · Substantial damage
  > Ground resonance during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA16LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA326.md): Hughes 269B · Ozark, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N269BS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269 · Eustis, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N9567F · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Hartford, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N141LL · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Atkinson, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N9427F · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2013 · N9484F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect application of the cyclic control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA315.md): Hughes 269B · Edgerton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2011 · N9561F · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Lakeview, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N11XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent angle during landing approach, which resulted in a settling with power condition.
- [NTSB DEN08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA122.md): Hughes 269B · Salesville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N469E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.
- [NTSB CHI08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA164.md): Hughes 269B · Cook, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N9357F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.
- [NTSB DFW07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA037.md): Hughes 269B · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N9396F · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Sullivan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N9471F · Substantial damage
  > 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 Airworthiness Directive. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC04CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA096.md): Hughes 269B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2004 · N9520F · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N1093D · Substantial damage
  > 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 action. A related factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX03FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA134.md): Hughes 269B · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N16133 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9390F · Substantial damage
  > 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 command. The out of calibration engine idle speed was a…
- [NTSB FTW01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA109.md): Hughes 269B · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2001 · N9508F · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N9503F · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain aircraft control during hover operations. Inadequate remedial action by the pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA188.md): Hughes 269B · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2000 · N9355F · Substantial damage
  > 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 cylinder hold down bolts resulting in looseness of the cylinder;…
- [NTSB FTW99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA234.md): Hughes 269B · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N44KH · Substantial damage
  > The improper touchdown by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA356.md): Hughes 269B · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N9425F · Substantial damage
  > 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 high density altitude, and the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB NYC98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA025.md): Hughes 269B · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N2273W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9398F · Substantial damage
  > 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 landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB FTW96LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA375.md): Hughes 269B · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N9558F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown procedure.
- [NTSB LAX96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA217.md): Hughes 269B · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N9332F · Substantial damage
  > 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 autorotation/landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA175.md): Schweizer 269C · Hoover, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1995 · N267RW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N9483F · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N9474F · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Schweizer 269B · Addison, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N11XC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Linville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N9333F · Substantial damage
  > 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 in the pilot's operating handbook regarding the conditions…
- [NTSB SEA93IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93IA073.md): Hughes 269B · Mcminnville, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1993 · N9474F · Minor damage
  > An inflight loss of control, and inadequate remedial action. Factors include a tailwind, and gusts.
- [NTSB LAX93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA063.md): Hughes 269B · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N9566F · Destroyed
  > 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 the pilot's lack of rotorcraft flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA005.md): Hughes 269B · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1991 · N9474F · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Brickeys, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N11XC · Destroyed
  > 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 failure to maintain rotor RPM and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA137.md): Hughes 269B · Warrenton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N9380F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper rotor speed during a simulated autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA257.md): Schweizer 269B · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N103AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. The transmission wire was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA104.md): Hughes 269B · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N9506F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently interfered with the controls.
- [NTSB LAX90LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA210.md): Hughes 269B · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N691RR · Substantial damage
  > This accident was dynamic rollover due to the terrain slope exceeding the capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA89LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA255.md): Hughes 269B · Lexington, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N9318F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the linear actuator lug. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA152.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9456F · Substantial damage
  > 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 model of helicopter was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB CHI88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA214.md): Hughes 269B · Hampton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N9499F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI88FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA190.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 269B · Braceville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N9522F · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Hughes 269B · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N9350F · Substantial damage
  > While cruising, the plt perceived he was experiencing a loss of engine & rotor RPM. The plt stated that he attempted to regain RPM by autorotating. The RPM was regained in the autorotative descent. The plt elected to continue the descent to a landing. Upon…
- [NTSB CHI88LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA108.md): Hughes 269B · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N9487F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was executing a downwind takeoff, the winds reportedly gusting to 25 knots, loaded with two passengers, when just after takeoff the pilot stated the helicopter experienced a loss of power. The pilot then attempted to execute an autorotation, but…
- [NTSB SEA88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA022.md): Hughes 269B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1987 · N22730 · Destroyed
  > During practice autorotation the pilot flared excessively high and the tail boom struck the ground. The pilot then lost control of the aircraft. The density alt was 2616 feet. A rt quartering tailwind was present.
- [NTSB LAX87LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA190.md): Hughes 269B · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1987 · N101DN · Destroyed
  > A Hughes 269B went out of control and collided with the ground during a t/o to a hover. The pilot had purchased the aircraft recently and was learning to fly it. He was scheduled for his first flight lesson on the day of the accident. The CFI reported that he…
- [NTSB CHI87LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA098.md): Hughes 269B · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1987 · N9522F · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, after departure from aurora municipal airport, he landed at an airfield west of elgin, Illinois and picked up the two passengers. The plt stated that he then departed for elkhart, Indiana. According to an Indiana state police aircraft…
- [NTSB ANC87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA008.md): Hughes 300-269B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1986 · N9332F · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter exhausted its fuel supply during climbout. During the ensuing autorotation landing, the rotor speed was allosed to decay and the helcopter spun at touchdown. It rolled over and failed the rotor blades.
- [NTSB CHI86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA236.md): Hughes 269B · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N9427F · Substantial damage
  > After picking up his passenger at williams pipeline, minneapolis, Minnesota, the plt flew eastward along interstate 90 enroute to a pipeline near wausau, Wisconsin. While flying at approximatelly 400 feet, the plt and passenger stated that the engine started…

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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 ('4470502')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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