# NTSB investigations: 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 6 · 292 investigations

- [NTSB ERA27LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA013.md): Hughes 269C · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 15, 2026 · N9655F
- [NTSB WPR23LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA105.md): Hughes 269C · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2023 · N7452F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a powerline while flying at low altitude over a river.
- [NTSB WPR21LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA086.md): Hughes 269C · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2021 · N7480F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB GAA18CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA168.md): Hughes 269 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2018 · N11047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA060.md): Hughes 300 · Woodlawn, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N9685F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CEN17LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA229.md): Hughes 269C · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2017 · N7482F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reset the cyclic trim before takeoff, which resulted in ground resonance.
- [NTSB CEN16FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA315.md): Hughes 269C · Howe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N9277R · Substantial damage
  > The improper execution of an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of remedial action during the autorotation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA363.md): Hughes 269C · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N9658F · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter flight instructor candidate's improper execution of the autorotation, resulting in abnormal ground contact and subsequent damage to the vertical stabilizer and tail rotor drive assembly.
- [NTSB GAA15CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA197.md): Hughes 269C · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N58397 · Substantial damage
  > The non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA204.md): Hughes 269C · Asotin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N9490F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB WPR14LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA340.md): Hughes 269C · Darrington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N7432F · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to secure the throttle mount bracket during a recent engine installation, which resulted in the loss of throttle movement and an inability to control engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA160.md): Hughes 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2013 · N90570 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering in a hover.
- [NTSB ERA12LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA477.md): Hughes 269C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2012 · N9679F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the lateral friction control was released prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR12FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA191.md): Hughes 269C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2012 · N380TL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA181.md): Sikorsky 269C · Staples, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2012 · N1099N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper descent rate during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the inflight vibrations and loss of torque pedal response for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA462.md): Hughes 269C · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2011 · N1088Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to follow the proper procedure while demonstrating a practice autorotation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA325.md): Hughes 269C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2011 · N3623Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect at low altitude, which resulted in the helicopter settling into trees.
- [NTSB CEN10LA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA560.md): Schweizer 269C · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N34LB · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB CEN09LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA558.md): Hughes 269C · Arapahoe, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N58163 · Substantial damage
  > A sudden vibration for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA202.md): Hughes 269C · El Indio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2009 · N64731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.
- [NTSB LAX07CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA267.md): Hughes 269C · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N58332 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA050.md): Hughes 269C · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9655F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB DFW05CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA168.md): Hughes 269C · Bruceville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N7487F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factor was, the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA080.md): Schweizer 269C · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N311CP · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted autorotation after the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the flight instructor's improper preflight planning, the high density…
- [NTSB DEN05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA052.md): Hughes 269C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2005 · N9688F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were low rotor rpm, low airspeed, and the instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA039.md): Schweizer 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2004 · N45012 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA008.md): Hughes 269C · Minerva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N7423F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.
- [NTSB SEA04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA011.md): Hughes 269C · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N7452F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a practice auto rotation landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA233.md): Hughes 269C · Gail, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N9620F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA264.md): Hughes 269C · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N58363 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper execution of the autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's delayed remedial action and supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA158.md): Hughes 269C · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N171FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Factors contributing to the accident were the corn crop, and the pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB SEA03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA156.md): Hughes 269C · Marblemount, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N500HS · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of a magneto during hover taxi over water, leading to a forced landing in shallow water near the shoreline. Factors include the aircraft being over a lake at the time that the partial loss of power made it impossible to keep it airborne.
- [NTSB DEN03FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA090.md): Hughes 269C · Watkins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N9643F · Destroyed
  > failure of both pilots to initiate a timely recovery from a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB CHI03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA098.md): Schweizer 269C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N8968F · Substantial damage
  > The premature lowering of the collective and the improper use of the cyclic during the run-on landing performed by the flight instructor, as well as the main rotor/tail boom contact. Contributing factors were the intentional run-on landing, the grass landing…
- [NTSB MIA02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA070.md): Hughes 269C · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N7490F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the student's rotorcraft control, resulting in an abrupt cyclic input causing a tail rotor strike of the terrain while entering a hover, and the resulting rollover during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB FTW02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA038.md): Hughes 269C · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9294F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA205.md): Hughes 269-C · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N7472F · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was a malfunction of the spray system.
- [NTSB DEN01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA150.md): Hughes 269C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N502AA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the unsuccessful low altitude flight maneuver, and the high density altitude weather conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA095.md): Hughes 269C · Lewiston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N3626B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the simulated forced landing. Also causal in the accident was the failure of both pilots to recognize the total loss of engine power and the CFI's inadequate remedial actions. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA255.md): Hughes 269C · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N5015V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare during an autorotation demonstration. Factors were shifting winds and an excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB NYC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA131.md): Hughes 269C · Fairfield, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9660F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA053.md): Hughes 269C · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2000 · N1097N · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the student's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX00LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA328.md): Hughes 269C · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N50638 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise, which subsequently led to a wire strike.
- [NTSB LAX00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA226.md): Hughes 269C · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N9692F · Substantial damage
  > Settling with power precipitated by a wind direction change during the approach to land sequence and the check pilot's delayed remedial action to correct the event. Factors in the accident were crew resource management coordination concerning flight control…
- [NTSB DEN00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA083.md): Hughes 269C · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2000 · N1098B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the run on landing during a full autorotation. Factors were a total loss of power for unknown reasons and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA131.md): Hughes 269C · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2000 · N456EM · Substantial damage
  > the ground resonance encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA181.md): Hughes 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N5395S · Substantial damage
  > The student's misjudged altitude and failure to maintain rotor rpm while practicing an autorotation, and, the instructor's delayed remedial corrective action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB MIA00GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA121.md): Hughes 269C · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N1110N · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the in-flight loss of engine power and rotor rpm.
- [NTSB SEA00FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA038.md): Hughes 269C · Sherwood, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2000 · N9297F · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to arrest the helicopter's descent rate during a planned approach to a hover. Factors include uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA044.md): Hughes 269C · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N58408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.

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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 ('4470504')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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