# NTSB investigations: Hughes 269C 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. Page 4 of 6 · 292 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MKC85LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA115.md): Hughes 269C · West Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N8976F · Substantial damage > On a downwind swath run the helicopter experienced an eng failure and the plt entered an autorotation. The plt then made a hard landing which resulted in substantial damage. Inspection of the engine revealed that the nut which retains the gear to crankshaft… - [NTSB CHI85FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA210.md): Hughes 300 · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1985 · N404Z · Destroyed > The helicopter experienced extreme vertical vibrations while landing from a hover. Inadvertent ground contact during uncontrolled oscillations resulted in destruction of the helicopter. - [NTSB CHI85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA197.md): Hughes 269 · Stonington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1985 · N7485F · Destroyed > After completing a swath run, the plt maneuvered the helicopter up over a power line, then made a turn-around for another swath run. He stated that as he started the next run, he 'felt the wind push the tail upward forcing the nose downward...' He applied aft… - [NTSB MIA85LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA133.md): Hughes 269C · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1985 · N58208 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) reported that while practicing a taxi/hover autorotation, the helicopter settled onto a soft area in the turf. He reported that the student over-controlled with right anti-torque pedal & the helicopter settled in a left skid. The CFI… - [NTSB SEA85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA079.md): Hughes 269C · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1985 · N9592F · Substantial damage > Just prior to lift-off a vibration accompanied by lateral rocking occurred. Although the plt brought the power to idle. The helicopter had already started to come apart. During engine examination it was found that the ground resonance occurred due to under to… - [NTSB CHI85LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA134.md): Hughes 269C · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N5125U · Substantial damage > While the student plt practiced hovering 8 to 12 inches AGL the heel of the right skid contacted the ground. The CFI stated he did not notice the helicopter drifting or descending but when the ground contact was felt he took over the controls. Up collective… - [NTSB FTW85FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA130.md): Hughes 269C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1985 · N9664F · Substantial damage > The accident occurred during a zero ground speed practice autorotation. A high sink developed after an attempt to correct for decreasing rotor RPM, the helicopter contacted the ground tail first and rolled over after the main rotor severed the tail boom. An… - [NTSB ATL85LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA053.md): Hughes 269C · Albermarle, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1984 · N7401F · Substantial damage > Plt saw unfamiliar mountain range and decided to land in a residential construction site to find out his exact location. Plt failed to see electrical wires during the descent until too late. Plt lost control of acft in last minute attempt to avoid wires. Acft… - [NTSB LAX85LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA063.md): Hughes 269C · Boulevard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N8663F · Substantial damage > Plt was executing low level photographic survey of valleys in mountainous terrain. Acft entered a narrow valley with steeply rising terrain ahead. When plt realized excessive rate of climb would be required to clear obstacles, he attempted a steep turn-around… - [NTSB MIA85LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA048.md): Hughes 269C · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1984 · N8993F · Substantial damage > The student plt stated that he was practicing a 'run on' landing. The acft was on the ground and the weight shifted foward on the skid, the right skid dug into soft sod and rolled over. The plt had accumucated a total time of 20 hrs of flt time. - [NTSB MKC84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA265.md): Hughes 269C · Witts Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1984 · N7487F · Substantial damage > While manuevering at an alt of 35 to 40 ft above tree the plt felt a shutter and low frequency shaking of the rotor disk. Rotor RPM and engine RPM decreased and the acft entered a shallow descent. The plt applied forward cyclic, reduced collective and… - [NTSB SEA84LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA153.md): Hughes 269C · Mt. St. Helens, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1984 · N58397 · Destroyed > This accident occurred at the 5500 ft level on Mt. St. Helens. Density alt at the time was 7500 ft. at aprx 40-50 ft aglengine and rotor RPM began to decay rapidly. The acft landed hard on a rock ledge with one skid partially off the ledge. As rotor RPM… - [NTSB CHI84LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA237.md): Hughes 269C · Boyd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1984 · N9668F · Substantial damage > While beginning a gradual pull-up at the end of a spray run, the plt was distracted by a person in a ditch & did not see the wire at the end of the field. The wire contacted the tail rotor & the helicopter began to spin. The plt reduced power & was able to… - [NTSB SEA84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA035.md): Hughes 269C · Almo, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1984 · N300DS · Substantial damage > The plt stated, he was attempting to depart with visibility of 1/8 to 1/4 mi in fog. Shortly after departure the visibility dropped to approximately 50 to 100 ft. he attempted a slow runing landing and landed hard. - [NTSB FTW84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA061.md): Hughes 269C · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1983 · N50638 · Substantial damage > The plt & 2 passengers were on a flt to look for deer in a pasture area. While in a turn after the last pass over the pasture, the eng lost power at aprx 150 ft AGL. The plt initiated an autorotative landing in an area of mesquite brush & bushes. He reported… - [NTSB NYC83FHD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHD05.md): Hughes 269C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1983 · N1103K · Substantial damage > The helicopter collided with a steel drainage culvert hidden in the grass and rolled over during a simulated high alt running takeoff. This was an instructional flt. The skid hit the culvert which extended about 3-4 inches AGL, 3 ft of the skid broke off and… - [NTSB MKC83LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA187.md): Hughes 269C · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N7412F · Substantial damage > After dispensing a load of chemicals, the plt was returning to land when he felt a vibration in the tail boom. This was followed by a loud noise & the helicopter began turning. The plt lowered the collective & the power. Subsequently, the helicopter landed… - [NTSB NYC83LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA206.md): Hughes 269C · Spring House, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N1093Y · Substantial damage > The helicopter rolled over during a practice demonstration autorotation landing. The CFI was at the controls with the student following through. According to the instructor the student overrode the controls just prior to touchdown with too much cyclic. The… - [NTSB FTW83FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA343.md): Hughes 269C · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N8995F · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed in a relatively high speed descent while in a slight nose-low and left bank attitude. The acft had been circling at an alt of about 600 ft MSL awaiting clearance to land. The PIC in the left seat, who was not flying the acft, said he… - [NTSB MIA83LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA125.md): Hughes 300C · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1983 · N8602F · Substantial damage > The helicopter landed hard during a practice autorotation. - [NTSB ATL82DKM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DKM07.md): Hughes 269C · Marshville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N9575F · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot (ip) and the student (a private, single engine land, pilot) were on a dual instructional flight. After completing several hover autorotations and hovering patterns, the ip took control. He positioned the helicopter for an autorotation… - [NTSB LAX82FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA343.md): Hughes 269C · North Highlands, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N8651F · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to conduct a rotorcraft/helicopter certified flight instructor (CFI) check ride for the pilot-in-command (PIC). The check pilot was an FAA inspector with no previous flight time in this make and model; however, he had 1816 hrs… - [NTSB ATL82DA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA258.md): Hughes 269C · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1982 · N8982F · Substantial damage > The pilot received a weather briefing before taking off on an aerial traffic patrol for a local radio station. He was issued a special VFR clearance to follow a pre-established route. However, after departing, he encountered thunderstorm activity. He returned… - [NTSB FTW82DA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA251.md): Hughes 269C · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N58407 · Substantial damage > The fixed-wing-rated/helicopter student pilot stated that it had been raining before he went to fly. Reportedly, he began to practice hovering while wearing wet tennis shoes. The student stated that his foot slipped off of the pedal because the soles of his… - [NTSB DEN82DA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA119.md): Hughes 269C · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N9626F · Substantial damage > After spraying the field, the pilot was making an "end swath" when the helicopter collided with a power line. The helicopter crashed after a wire wrapped around the swash plate and damaged the controls. The pilot stated that he failed to see the wire. - [NTSB CHI82DA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA149.md): Hughes 269C · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N8963F · Substantial damage > The aircrew were on an instructional flight to prepare the student, a rated pilot, for a flight instructor rating. After practicing several autorotation approaches, the helicopter was landed. The instructor pilot (ip) stated that after touchdown, he and the… - [NTSB DEN82DA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA021.md): Hughes 269C · Bondurant, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 20, 1982 · N7402F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he became disoriented in a white out condition due to blowing snow during a landing attempt. He then lowered the collective to stop the blowing snow and the left side of the helicopter broke through the crust of a four foot thick snow… - [NTSB SEA82DA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA019.md): Hughes 269C · S.E. Of Malta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1982 · N58203 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was for predator (coyote) control. The pilot was following a coyote at a low-altitude, moderate-speed air taxi over snow and sagebrush covered terrain. One of the aircraft's snowboards caught several sagebrush limbs and the pilot… - [NTSB FTW81FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA146.md): Hughes 269C · Startzville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1981 · N8322F · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA114.md): Hughes 269C · Falls Mill, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1981 · N7497F · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81DTK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTK23.md): Hughes 269C · Wilmot, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1981 · N8954F · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81DCJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ18.md): Hughes 269C · Union, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N8973F · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTI11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTI11.md): Hughes 269C · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N8988F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FRA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRA30.md): Hughes 269C · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 13, 1981 · N7413F · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FUJ62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ62.md): Hughes 269C · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 10, 1981 · N58210 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FIA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIA06.md): Hughes 269C · Washington, DC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1981 · N7447F · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FLT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLT08.md): Hughes 269C · Ridgely, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1981 · N7487F · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81DKT45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKT45.md): Hughes 269C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1981 · N10926 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DA049.md): Hughes 269C · Yukon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1981 · N8647F · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81DTM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTM09.md): Hughes 269C · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1981 · N300DS · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81ILQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81ILQ12.md): Hughes 300C · Muray, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1981 · N8656F · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81DHA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHA05.md): Hughes 300C · Whitehouse, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1980 · N58281 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80FCD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCD33.md): Hughes 269C · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1980 · N7484F · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA105.md): Hughes 269C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1980 · N10PY · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80FER59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FER59.md): Hughes 269C · Rockford, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1980 · N7473F · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA81FYM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYM07.md): Hughes 269C · Pilot Rock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1980 · N9643F · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DCD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCD30.md): Hughes 269C · Ellsworth, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1980 · N7480F · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FTC20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTC20.md): Hughes 269C · Edgerton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1980 · N7412F · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80FCD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCD21.md): Hughes 269C · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1980 · N8644F · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FER44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FER44.md): Hughes 269C · Dexter, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1980 · N7482F · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=4470504&page=5 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('4470504')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=4470504&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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