# NTSB investigations: Hughes 269B, CA

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX84LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA455.md): Hughes 269B · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N9380F · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was practicing during solo flt and collided with the ground during an aerial taxi. The student explainedthat after a normal landing he pulled enough collective to make the acft light on the skids and proceeded to taxi along the ground by…
- [NTSB LAX84FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA371.md): Hughes 269B · Palos Verde Est, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1984 · N9400F · Destroyed
  > Gnd witnesses obsvd helicopter into normal turn at 500 ft AGL followed by a violent rt turn. During the violent turn the tail rotor assy separated & the main rotor blades coned upwards. The helicopter went into a near vertical descent & crashed. Wreckage exam…
- [NTSB LAX82FUM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUM10.md): Hughes 269B · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N9595F · Substantial damage
  > The instructor (CFI) reported that during a practice autorotation, the helicopter contacted brush. Subsequently the aircrew lost control of the helicopter and it turned and rolled over. Reportedly, the CFI simulated an engine failure at about 150 ft AGL.
- [NTSB LAX82FUA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUA06.md): Hughes 269B · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1981 · N13470 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DUG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUG36.md): Hughes 269B · Cajon Pass, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1980 · N9516F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA23.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1978 · N54HB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FUA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA22.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1978 · N9566F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUA02.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1976 · N9566F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA14.md): Hughes 269B · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1975 · N9313F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG54.md): Hughes 269B · Newell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1975 · N9369F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUA19.md): Hughes 269A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1974 · N9333F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUA09.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1973 · N9333F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA31.md): Hughes 269B · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1973 · N9400F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUA36.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 22, 1972 · N9437F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVG36.md): Hughes 269B · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1972 · N9483F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUM16.md): Hughes 269B · Mt.Laguna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1972 · N9459F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUA09.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1971 · N9508F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUD02.md): Hughes 269B · Culver City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1971 · N9527F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUG93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG93.md): Hughes 269B · Duarte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1971 · N9437F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DXQ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DXQ49.md): Hughes 269B · Taylorsville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1971 · N9331F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUG82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUG82.md): Hughes 269B · Brmuda Duns, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1971 · N9564F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUM15.md): Hughes 269B · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1970 · N9345F · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA26.md): Hughes 269B · Lakewood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1970 · N9503F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA07.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1970 · N9495F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUG32.md): Hughes 269B · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1970 · N9329F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVM15.md): Hughes 269B · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1970 · N13470 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUD07.md): Hughes 269B · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1970 · N9528F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUA07.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1970 · N9536F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0181.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1969 · N9437F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0140.md): Hughes 269B · Lakewood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1969 · N9525F · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0009.md): Hughes 269B · Foresthill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1969 · N9384F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0061.md): Hughes 269B · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1969 · N9485F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0335.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1969 · N9459F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0344.md): Hughes 269B · Alpine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1969 · N9381F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0276.md): Hughes 269B · Panoche, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1969 · N13470 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0218.md): Hughes 269B · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1968 · N9327F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0189.md): Hughes 269B · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1968 · N9349F · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0158.md): Hughes 269B · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1968 · N9329F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0131.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1968 · N9459F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0045.md): Hughes 269B · Paramount, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1968 · N9456F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0076.md): Hughes 269B · Hawain Grdn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1968 · N9459F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0075.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1968 · N9455F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0040.md): Hughes 269B · Yucca Vally, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1967 · N9367F · Substantial damage

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('4470502'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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