# Hughes OH-6 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 4470904 - Manufacturer (registry): HUGHES - Model: OH-6 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H3WE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: MD Helicopters LLC - Registered aircraft: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-oh-6 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (4) - [N5185B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5185B): [Usda Aphis Ws Atoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20APHIS%20WS%20ATOC), [Cedar City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Cedar%20City), S/N 68-17175 - [N5185N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5185N): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1967, S/N 68-17341 - [N5187Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5187Y): [Usda Aphis Ws Atoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20APHIS%20WS%20ATOC), [Cedar City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Cedar%20City), S/N 6817358 - [N53BN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53BN): [Smith Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20AIR%20LLC), [Shedd, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Shedd), built 1970, S/N 69-15999 ## NTSB investigations (7) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR14GA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14GA176), Apr 29, 2014: Hughes OH 6 (N37929), Bullfrog, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power while the helicopter was hovering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and rotor drive system revealed no evidence of a… - [NTSB MIA03TA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03TA036), Jan 3, 2003: Hughes OH-6 (N317LC), New Port Richey, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter following maintenance he observed, and failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the "B" nut at the fuel nozzle following a compressor wash… - [NTSB ATL02TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA083), Apr 14, 2002: Hughes OH-6A (N56TP), Tampa, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight… - [NTSB ATL02TA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA030), Jan 4, 2002: Hughes OH-6A (N46TP), Tampa, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare during practice autorotation. - [NTSB LAX96TA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA187), May 2, 1996: Hughes 369 (N5184C), Yuma, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, while maneuvering close to the ground. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA94GA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94GA203), Jul 31, 1994: Hughes OH-6A (N12UT), Duchesne, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA… - [NTSB FTW92GA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA157), Jun 13, 1992: Hughes OH-6A (N10436), Sunland Park, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE WIRES. ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20140429006569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140429006569A), Apr 29, 2014: Hughes OH-6 (N37929), Destroyed. Aircraft lost power and tail roter effectiveness, autorotated to a point where it rolled 50 feet down an embankment. - [Accident 20030102000659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030102000659A), Jan 2, 2003: Hughes OH6A (N317LC), New Port Richey, FL, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 2, 2003, about 1951 eastern standard time, a Hughes OH-6, N317LC, registered to and operated by pasco county sheriff's office, landed hard… - [Accident 20020414006059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020414006059A), Apr 14, 2002: N56TP, Tampa, FL, No damage. (.19) On April 14, 2002, at 1545 eastern daylight time a Hughes OH-6 helicopter, N56TP, registered to the city of Tampa police department as public use, and… - [Accident 20020104000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020104000349A), Jan 4, 2002: Hughes OH6A (N46TP), Tampa, FL, No damage. (.19) On January 4, 2002, at 1505 eastern standard time, a Hughes OH-6 helicopter, N46TP, registered to the city of Tampa police department, collided with… - [Accident 19960502034979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960502034979A), May 2, 1996: Hughes 369 (N5184C), Yuma, AZ, Destroyed. Us border patrol helicopter lost control in a turn at slow speed low altitude in high wind and turbulence. Crashed. - [Accident 19940730048659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940730048659A), Jul 30, 1994: Hughes OH6A (N12UT), Duchesne, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Dodging thunderstorms over gross weight at high density altitude and possible downdrafts caused descent into trees. - [Accident 19920613020059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920613020059A), Jun 13, 1992: Hughes OH6A (N10436), Sunland Park, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On border patrol collided with powerline while flying through a draw. Crashed inverted. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.