# NTSB investigations: Hughes 369HS

A list on [Hughes 369HS](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369hs.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 4 · 167 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA181.md): Hughes 369HS · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2026 · N926ES · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction and the pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA048.md): Hughes 369HS · Oxford, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2022 · N668M · Substantial damage
  > The designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA22WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA099.md): Hughes 369HS · Panama City, Panama · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 7, 2022 · N9113Q · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA368.md): Hughes 369 · Ash, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N420AT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to corrosion and erosion damage to the engine’s compressor section components.
- [NTSB WPR15LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA257.md): Hughes 369HS · Manra Island, Kiribati · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N9068F · Destroyed
  > A The loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined asbecause the helicopter sank in the oceanwater and was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN14CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA444.md): Hughes 369HS · Saint Peter, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N369GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not see the wires resulting in the subsequent wire collision.
- [NTSB WPR13LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA137.md): Hughes 369HS · Latangai Island, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N471M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot and the fish master of the vessel to adequately monitor their environment, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB CEN13CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA145.md): Hughes 369HS · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2013 · N193M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with established cold weather operating procedures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive aft cyclic input during the landing flare, which resulted in main rotor…
- [NTSB CEN12CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA319.md): Hughes 369HS · Delavan, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N11ZX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA308.md): Hughes 369HS · Paicines, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2010 · N8305F · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA244.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N2058X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff from the deck of a fishing vessel.
- [NTSB NYC06LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA122.md): Hughes 369HS · Mattituck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N9244F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN05TA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05TA119.md): Hughes 369HS · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N500SD · Substantial damage
  > the bullet(s), which severed the helicopter's left tail rotor pedal. Contributing factors were the severed anti-torque pedal and the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA056.md): Hughes 369HS · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N9118F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, his failure to maintain terrain clearance, and the total failure of the tail rotor drive shaft as a result of the tail rotor strike.
- [NTSB LAX05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA004.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2004 · N74AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie downs were removed from the helicopter, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA017.md): Hughes 369HS · Evansville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N49TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the surface of the lake during the aerial application pass. The low altitude operation, glassy water, and his visual perception were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA134.md): Hughes 369HS · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N16Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the helicopter after encountering loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA172.md): Hughes 500 · Carnation, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9263F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed power application during a practice power recovery autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA176.md): Hughes 369C · Agana · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N500LA · Substantial damage
  > sabotage to the helicopter's fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA032.md): McDonnell Douglas 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2001 · N4265D · Destroyed
  > A dynamic roll over due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that all tiedowns were removed. A factor in the accident may have been the lack of clear communications between the pilot and the shipboard helper assigned as the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA211.md): Hughes 369HS · Mountain View, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4467V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA01FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA032.md): Hughes 369HS · Pierce, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2000 · N9186F · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering, clearance from an object was not maintained. A tree was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA121.md): Hughes 500C · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2000 · N9177F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the autorotation performed by the pilot. The unfavorable wind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA103.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2000 · N717ST · Destroyed
  > An unknown mechanical malfunction that resulted in a precautionary landing at sea and the subsequent sinking of the helicopter by an ocean swell.
- [NTSB LAX00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA066.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1999 · N9162F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind and the subsequent failure to achieve translational lift before contact with the water.
- [NTSB MIA00FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA029.md): Hughes 369HS · Helena, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1999 · N395WM · Destroyed
  > The pilots continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in his becoming spatially disoriented and loosing control of the helicopter, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX99LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA292.md): Hughes 369HS · Pohnpei (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N42054 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA253.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N4278M · Destroyed
  > The removal of the tail rotor blade abrasion strips by the use of an unapproved method by the maintenance personnel which resulted in the imbalance of the tail rotor blade assembly and subsequent separation of the 90-degree gear box; the pilot/mechanic's…
- [NTSB LAX98LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA200.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N95MS · Destroyed
  > The improper shimmying of the tail rotor driveshaft by maintenance personnel which induced fatigue in the tail rotor driveshaft coupling causing it to fail, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control. A factor is the failure of the pilot to recognize the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA053.md): McDonnell Douglas 369HS · Saipan, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N9068F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the maintenance facility to comply with the service bulletins, which resulted in the development of a corrosion pit, subsequent leakage and failure of the acceleration bellows of the fuel control.
- [NTSB LAX97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA218.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N4250N · Destroyed
  > The unapproved field modification of the cyclic trim switch, including the use of non-standard parts, which resulted in a hard-over lateral trim failure, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a landing approach. A…
- [NTSB LAX97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA120.md): McDonnell Douglas MD 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1997 · N95MS · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a deteriorated compressor air seal, which resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter to detect corrosion in the compressor case while being operated in a marine environment.
- [NTSB FTW97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA079.md): Hughes 369HS · Wellington, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N9089F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his improper autorotation technique that induced the roll and subsequent ground collision. A factor was his lack of recurrent training.
- [NTSB CHI97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA016.md): Hughes 369 · Vestaburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1996 · N9251F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB SEA96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA106.md): Hughes 369HS · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N444GJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission wire. A factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA054.md): Hughes 369HS · Leakey, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1995 · N8312F · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent roll-over during a forced landing on hilly terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: downsloping terrain…
- [NTSB LAX96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA009.md): Hughes 369HS · Hana, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N9205F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection of the fuel system which permitted air to enter the engine fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA298.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N9213F · Substantial damage
  > the accidental discharge of a spear gun by the observer.
- [NTSB SEA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA139.md): Hughes 369HS · Orting, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N9196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the cable.
- [NTSB LAX95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA063.md): McDonnell Douglas 500 · Chuuk Island (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N9128F · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA94FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA194.md): Hughes 369HS · Seaside, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N7771F · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA285.md): Hughes 369HS · Gilbert Islands (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9242F · Substantial damage
  > An in flight failure and separation of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA165.md): Hughes 369HS · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N520TC · Substantial damage
  > Altitude misjudged by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA061.md): Hughes 369HS · Mason, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N7092Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI94GA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94GA038.md): Hughes 369HS · Antonia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N9179F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA127.md): Hughes 369HS · Talladega, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N9116F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to land downwind in a confined area that was surrounded by high obstructions, and his failure to properly compensate for the tailwind condition. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of total experience in…
- [NTSB MIA93LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA143.md): Hughes 369HS · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N500RT · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain encountered during the autorotative forced landing. Contributing to the accident was total loss of engine power due to seizure of the compressor impeller following failure of the no.2 bearing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA030.md): Hughes 369HS · Scotts Mills, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N9228F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudged descent. Factors include the pilot in command's lack of experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB FTW92LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA199.md): Hughes 369HS · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N501FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotation. Factors were the tailwind and the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA92FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA142.md): Hughes 369HS · Labelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N9089F · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper application of collective pitch during an autorotative landing resulting in insufficient rotor RPM and in-flight collision with trees and the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel…

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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 ('4470728')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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