# FAA incident reports: Hughes 269C A list on [Hughes 269C](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 8 · 355 reports - [Accident 20250821017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250821017069A.md): Hughes 269C · Fallsburg, NY · Aug 21, 2025 · N9623F · No damage > After deboarding passenger upon landing while conducting operations under 91.147. Pilot was "guarding controls" with the rotorcraft at idle while the other crew member was installing second set of flight controls and aircraft doors an individual approached… - [Incident 20250812010109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250812010109I.md): Hughes 269C · Gettysburg, PA · Aug 12, 2025 · N75054 · Substantial damage > On August 12th, 2025, the airman was conducting a maintenance ground run in helicopter [privacy data omitted] at the Gettysburg Airport. The purpose of the run-up was to perform a magneto check and to confirm which of two hobbs meters were working correctly,… - [Incident 20230205001859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230205001859I.md): Hughes 269C · Yakima, WA · Feb 5, 2023 · N7452F · Minor damage > Aircraft struck a wire during low flight over the naches river nw of Yakima, WA. - [Accident 20210112001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210112001919A.md): Hughes 269C · Spanish Fork, UT · Jan 12, 2021 · N7480F · Substantial damage > The crew was conducting required training in preparation for the students category and class rating check ride in two days. The crew practiced several autorotations at the Spanish Fork airport (spk), and proceeded to the practice area west of the airport.… - [Accident 20180314023949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180314023949A.md): Hughes 269C · San Antonio, TX · Mar 14, 2018 · N11047 · Substantial damage > During hover taxi pilot allowed ex-army pilot to have the controls. The aircraft immediately dove into the ground. - [Accident 20171122019709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171122019709A.md): Hughes 269C · Woodlawn, VA · Nov 22, 2017 · N9685F · Destroyed > While on a short final approach to a landing area, the pilot attempted to enter into a hover while out of ground effect. Due to gusty winds and being out of ground effect, the pilot lost control of the aircraft which caused the aircraft to strike the ground.… - [Accident 20170610009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170610009439A.md): Hughes 269C · Tallulah, LA · Jun 10, 2017 · N7482F · Substantial damage > When interviewed, the [privacy data omitted]pilot explained that he had flown in to talullah and shut down the helicopter to attend a gathering for a few hours. After landing the pilot stated that the main rotor trim had never been re-set from forward flight… - [Accident 20160809012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160809012999A.md): Hughes 269C · Howe, TX · Aug 9, 2016 · N9277R · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The 14 CFR part 91 instructional flight originated from the aircraft [privacy data omitted] student?s residence in rural Howe, Texas. The instructor reduced engine power to simulate an engine-out condition to practice a ?forced landing? Training maneuver. The… - [Accident 20160701011079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160701011079A.md): Hughes 269C · Cullman, AL · Jul 1, 2016 · N9658F · Substantial damage > While in the flare at the completion of a practice autorotation the tail rotor contacted the ground. This produced a rapid rotation of the helicopter. The helicopter then made hard contact with the ground. - [Incident 20151026020579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151026020579I.md): Hughes 269C · Mesa, AZ · Oct 26, 2015 · N269TT · Minor damage > CFI and student departed Falcon field on the gecko 1 departure and arrived at the yankee one pattern (echo ramp). CFI had student demonstrate a few normal approaches, normal t/o, max performance t/o and a few straight in auto rotations. After completion of… - [Accident 20150721013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150721013249A.md): Hughes 269C · Atlanta, TX · Jul 21, 2015 · N58397 · Substantial damage > The pilot and his mechanic departed ata and landed in an open area inside Atlanta, TX city limits. Upon landing the tail struck the ground. The tail rotor gearbox broke loose from the tailboom, spinning 90 degrees but remaining attached. There were no… - [Accident 20150701009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150701009599A.md): Hughes 269C · Asotin, WA · Jul 1, 2015 · N9490F · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > The helicopter departed lewiston ?nez perce county regional airport (lws) at 1000L and was reported overdue by the owner later that day. The wreckage was discovered in a ravine by firefighters who were fighting a wild fire in the area. Evidence indicates the… - [Incident 20140823015829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140823015829I.md): Hughes 269C · Hanover Park, IL · Aug 23, 2014 · N34LB · Minor damage > During cruise flight the pilot noticed engine RPM was lower than expected. The pilot rolled on power but RPM did not increase. The pilot initiated an auto-rotation. During descent the engine quit. The aircraft landed in a football field. No injuries occurred.… - [Accident 20140811013229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140811013229A.md): Hughes 269C · Darington, WA · Aug 11, 2014 · N7432F · Substantial damage > The nuts securing the throttle suport bracket vibrated loose causing the bracket to come off the mount studs and loss of throttle control. - [Incident 20140126000369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140126000369I.md): Hughes 269C · Cullman, AL · Jan 26, 2014 · N9658F · Minor damage > Minor damage to blade tip caps, and 3 inch scrape approximately 1/16 inch deep on upper left tailboom just forward of tailrotor arc. According to DPE in the left (pilot)seat, who had just completed CFI initial practical test, during the cooldown period after… - [Incident 20131123025869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131123025869I.md): Hughes 269C · Bakersfield, CA · Nov 23, 2013 · N368RW · Substantial damage > The pilot reported to ATC that "on landing runway 30L a bolt that stabilizes the rotor blade was dislodged. When powering up the helicopter for departure, there was a vibration cause(d) by the rotor blade being out of balance from the loss of the bolt. The… - [Accident 20130325003729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130325003729A.md): Hughes 269C · Rialto, CA · Mar 25, 2013 · N90570 · Substantial damage > Rialto, CA. (L67): prior to take-off the student pilot attempted a 360 degree clearing turn to the right. At approximately 180 degrees the rotation accelerated and became uncontrollable. The rotational speed continued to increase for an estimated 360 degrees… - [Accident 20120724014949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120724014949A.md): Hughes 269C · St. Petersburg, FL · Jul 24, 2012 · N9679F · Substantial damage > On July 24, 2012 at approximately 1850 EST local time, a Hughes 300C helicopter, N9679F, s/n 310103, [privacy data omitted], crashed while hovering in St. Petersburg, FL. [privacy data omitted] Was the only occupant on board and was not injured. The aircraft… - [Accident 20120502009279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120502009279A.md): Hughes 269C · Phoenix, AZ · May 2, 2012 · N380TL · Destroyed > Pilot was flying aerial photo flight with photographer on board. In cruise flight, pilot felt airframe vibration and metalic "clunk" from rear of aircraft followed by a right yaw. Aircraft did not respond to left pedal inputs. Pilot reduced throttle and… - [Incident 20120421006789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120421006789I.md): Hughes 269C · Schaumburg, IL · Apr 21, 2012 · N34LB · Minor damage > Tail rotor and vertical stabilizer struck landing dolly during lift off. - [Accident 20120305028769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120305028769A.md): Hughes 269C · Staples, TX · Mar 5, 2012 · N1099N · Substantial damage > Pilot said that they were flying straight and level around 500 feet. They heard a metal pop sound and the aircraft went tinto a vigorous vibration and loss of yaw control, immediately performed an autorotation, at that time the vibration lessened. At the end… - [Accident 20110922022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110922022609A.md): Hughes 269C · Ramona, CA · Sep 22, 2011 · N1088Y · Substantial damage > During auto rotation landing for instruction pilot stated thate the engine quit causing aircraft to crash into a cow pasture - [Accident 20110712013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110712013679A.md): Hughes 269C · Wenatchee, WA · Jul 12, 2011 · N3623Z · Substantial damage > During helicopter cherry drying operations a 1984 HU-269 settled into the trees causing substantial damage, and minor injuries to the two occupants. The pilot reported that the helicopter had lost power prior to crashing into the trees. A post accident… - [Accident 20100920047219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100920047219A.md): Hughes 269C · Schaumburg, IL · Sep 20, 2010 · N34LB · Substantial damage > This was the third flight of the day. The student pilot performed the preflight inspection under the supervision of the flight instructor. The student pilot was receiving dual instruction. As soon as the helicopter departed the mobile cart to a ground hover… - [Accident 20090902018149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090902018149A.md): Hughes 269C · Arapahoe, NE · Sep 2, 2009 · N58163 · Substantial damage > The pilot was beginning an approach to the airport at 500 feet AGL when he heard a bank and felt vibrations. He entered an auto-rotation towards a field east of the airfield. The flight instructor that was with him took the controls at 250 feet AGL because of… - [Accident 20090311003809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090311003809A.md): Hughes 269C · El Indio, TX · Mar 11, 2009 · N64731 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot of the Hughes 269C was attempting to land on a homemade trailer, with high winds, rain and foggy canopy. The pilot had trouble controlling the helicopter in the wind. The left skind got caught under the trailer, causing the helicopter to roll… - [Accident 20070903021729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903021729A.md): Hughes 269C · Ramona, CA · Sep 3, 2007 · N58332 · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 3, 2007, a certified flight instructor was training a private pilot rated helicopter pilot in preparation for a commercial rotorcraft certificate. While demonstrating the procedure for a practice autorotation, the helicopter experienced an… - [Accident 20061230025989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061230025989A.md): Hughes 269C · Mineral Wells, TX · Dec 30, 2006 · N9655F · Substantial damage > (-23) On 12/30/06, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was hovering N9655F approximately 10 feet above the ramp at the Mineral Wells Airport. He inserted left rudder to move the helicopter from the hangar, and the aircraft started spinning to the right and the… - [Accident 20050622034209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050622034209A.md): Hughes 269C · Bruceville, TX · Jun 22, 2005 · N7487F · Destroyed > (-23) On June 22, 2005, at approximately 1945 local, a Hughes, HU-269-C helicopter was destroyed during a 14 CFR part 61 instruction flight in the vicinity of Bruceville, TX. The certified flight instructor, [privacy data omitted] and his student were… - [Accident 20050614013739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050614013739A.md): Hughes 269C · Pueblo, CO · Jun 14, 2005 · N311CP · Destroyed > (-23) On June 14, 2005, at approximately 1905 mountain daylight time, a Hughes 269C, N311CP, operated by silver state helicopters, was destroyed when it impacted the runway while landing at Pueblo Memorial Airport (pub), Pueblo, CO. A post impact fire ensued.… - [Accident 20050129001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050129001539A.md): Hughes 269C · Denver, CO · Jan 29, 2005 · N9688F · Destroyed > (-23) On Saturday, January 29, 2005, at approximately 1845 UTC, N9688F, a Hughes helicopter model 269C impacted the ground during autorotation training at Centennial Airport, Centennial, Colorado. The instructor and student were not injured. The helicopter… - [Accident 20041122029559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041122029559A.md): Hughes 269C · Rialto, CA · Nov 22, 2004 · N45012 · Destroyed > (-23) During take-off the pilot encountered a loss of RPM when transitioning from a hover to forward flight causing a forced landing onto a steep hillside. Upon ground contact, the helicopter rolled downhill two complete rolls, stopping on its left side… - [Accident 20041010029319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041010029319A.md): Hughes 269C · Minerva, OH · Oct 10, 2004 · N7423F · Substantial damage > (-23) Started to take-off when he was light on the skids it went nose heavy. He pulled back and the skids and tail rotor dug into the ground and subsequently broke off the tailboom and the m/r blades dug into the ground. Pilot stated that it was pilot induced. - [Accident 20031026026899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031026026899A.md): Hughes 269C · Hillsboro, OR · Oct 26, 2003 · N7452F · Substantial damage > (-23) During an instructional, while hover taxiing, the instructor initiated a hovering autorotation, on touchdown, the skids sank into the soft surface causing the helicopter to rock forward until the main rotor blades struck the ground. The aircraft pitched… - [Accident 20030928022709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030928022709A.md): Hughes 269C · Gail, TX · Sep 28, 2003 · N9620F · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 28, 2003, Hughes aircraft, N9620F, attempted take-off from a transport trailer located 6 miles north of Gail, Texas. Immediately as the helicopter lifted from the trailer the aft part of the left skid snagged an unknown object on the… - [Accident 20030825020949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030825020949A.md): Hughes 269C · Columbia, CA · Aug 25, 2003 · N58363 · Minor damage > (-23) Instructional flight, steve dunbar acting as the CFI. The private helicopter rated pilot was acting as PIC and was performing a power off autorotation. The PIC flared late and low to the ground causing the tail rotor to hit the ground. The CFI attempted… - [Accident 20030728036749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030728036749A.md): Hughes 269C · Melba, ID · Jul 28, 2003 · N171FF · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot was heading north at two feet above corn stalks at 30 KTS, and started a cyclic climb to gain altitude, looking for wires aligned at north end of field running east and west. About 30-45 degrees into a right pedal turn, the pilot saw wires at… - [Accident 20030724018179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030724018179A.md): Hughes 269C · Olsen Lake, WA · Jul 24, 2003 · N500HS · Substantial damage > (-23) While hovering over lake looking for a place to land pilot experienced gradual RPM decrease and put the rotorcraft down in the water. Olsen Lake is at 4264 feet elevation. Tail rotor contacted water resulting in sudden stoppage. Engine submerged while… - [Accident 20030528010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528010329A.md): Hughes 269C · Denver, CO · May 28, 2003 · N9643F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On may 28, 2003 at approximately 0900 a helicopter was observed flying a pattern that a.m. in what was termed training for a "helicopter commercial rating." Based on witness marks on taxiway and damage incurred by the tail rotor, it appears that the… - [Accident 20030407005049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030407005049A.md): Hughes 269C · Wichita, KS · Apr 7, 2003 · N8968F · Substantial damage > (-23) Mr. Letts is a helicopter flight instructor that was in the left (pilot) seat and demonstrating a touchdown autorotation to Mr. Frye. Mr. Frye was getting instruction before taking his CFI practical test the next day. The helicopter touched down with… - [Accident 20020324004179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020324004179A.md): Hughes 269C · Bessemer, AL · Mar 24, 2002 · N7490F · Substantial damage > (-23) Dual flight instruction period to practice autorotations with power recoveries. Student over controlled with aft cyclic, resulting in tail boom ground strike. Helicopter settled to ground, rolling to right, incurring substantial damage. (.19) on March… - [Accident 20011117037809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011117037809A.md): Hughes 269C · Richmond, TX · Nov 17, 2001 · N9294F · Substantial damage > (.19) On November 17, 2001, approximately 1800 central standard time, a Hughes 269C helicopter, N9294F, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines while landing to a field near Richmond, Texas. The private pilot sustained serious injuries and the… - [Accident 20010908025489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010908025489A.md): Hughes 269C · Lubbock, TX · Sep 8, 2001 · N7472F · No damage > (-23) Pilot had just started the first spray pass in this field, he had flown several flights earlier in the day. He was about 800 feet into the field when he saw and felt hot smoke coming into the helicopter cockpit from the right side. He was flying with… - [Accident 20010821024759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010821024759A.md): Hughes 269C · Tucumcari, NM · Aug 21, 2001 · N502AA · Substantial damage > (.19) On August 21, 2001, at approximately 0930 mountain daylight time, a Hughes 269C helicopter, N502AA, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Tucumcari, new Mexico. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The t 4 cattle co.… - [Accident 20010807022199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010807022199A.md): Hughes 269C · Lewiston, NY · Aug 7, 2001 · N3626B · No damage > (-23) On Tuesday, August 7, 2001, a Hughes model 269C helicopter, N3626B, operated by Mr. Ronald steen as a rating candidate, and Mr. David torrey as the pilot examiner, was substantially damaged after the flight examiner attempted an autorotative landing… - [Accident 20010721017879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010721017879A.md): Hughes 269C · Tracy, CA · Jul 21, 2001 · N5015V · No damage > (.19) On July 21, 2001, at 1145 hours pacific daylight time, a Hughes 269C,N5015V, was substantially damaged when it landed hard and rolled over during an autorotation for training purposes, at the New Jerusalem Airport, Tracy, California. The flight… - [Accident 20010528010219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010528010219A.md): Hughes 269C · Cox Creek, KY · May 28, 2001 · N9660F · No damage > (-23)On may 28, 2001, about 1400 EDT, a Hughes 296C, N9660F was substantially damaged it struck wires while taking off from a private field near cox' Creek, KY. The certificated private pilot was not injured, and his passenger received minor injuries. Visual… - [Incident 20010309005739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010309005739I.md): Hughes 269C · Norwood, MA · Mar 9, 2001 · N269MG · Minor damage > (-23) CFI was giving dual instruction to pilot who was being checked out I n the Hughes 300 helicopter. CFI told pilot that all he needed to complete his check-out was more emergency procedures practice. This was the first landing of the period. The active… - [Accident 20001204024669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001204024669A.md): Hughes 269C · Carlsbad, CA · Dec 4, 2000 · N1097N · Substantial damage > (-23) During a power-off touchdown autorotation, the a/c landed hard with excessive tail-low attitude and low rotor RPM. The main rotor severed the tail boom. The a/c lost directional control and rolled over. (.4) on December 4, 2000, about 1330 hours pacific… - [Accident 20000907039699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000907039699A.md): Hughes 269C · Rancho Murieta, CA · Sep 7, 2000 · N50638 · No damage > (-23)Helicopter struck high tension power lines, subsequently crashed in a field and burned. Injuries were fatal to the pilot. 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