# NTSB investigations: Hughes 269C, TX 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. ## Latest cases - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW99TA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99TA190.md): Hughes 269C · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N7491F · Substantial damage > The hard landing as a result of the flight instructor's failure to attain the proper airspeed before simulating an engine failure, which resulted in the development of a high sink rate. Factors were the night illumination and the soft ground. - [NTSB FTW98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA362.md): Hughes 269C · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N1103R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98TA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA104.md): Hughes 269C · Brackettville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N1093N · Substantial damage > failure of splines on the drive shaft coupling after separation of the forward bubber boot and loss of lubrication (grease), which resulted in a disconnect of the rotor drive system and an autorotation/forced landing. Lack of suitable terrain in the forced… - [NTSB FTW98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA084.md): Hughes 269C · Riviera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1998 · N1091Y · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95GA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95GA090.md): Hughes 269C · Dumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N796 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to overstress fractures of the #3 cylinder connecting rod cap bolts. The origin of the fractures could not be determined. - [NTSB FTW95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA011.md): Hughes 269C · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N9616F · Substantial damage > The improper flare resulting in an undershoot of the intended landing area. A factor was the bird strike. - [NTSB FTW94GA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94GA204.md): Hughes 269C · London, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1994 · N7404F · Destroyed > The partial power loss due to a sticking valve. Factors were the remaining worn lobes on the camshaft and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could be executed. - [NTSB FTW90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA065.md): Hughes 269C · Encinal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N58204 · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control due to the failure of the tail rotor cable. - [NTSB FTW89DRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG06.md): Hughes 269C · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N58228 · Destroyed > The pilot diverted his attention from operation of the helicopter, failed to maintian proper rotor RPM, and failed to maintain altitude (clearance) above the ground, while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributing factor was his impairment from use of a… - [NTSB FTW89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA010.md): Hughes 269C · Dickens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1988 · N7463F · Destroyed > The pilot was inspecting a herd of cattle when he thought the helicopter was developing a problem with the engine and main rotor. He started an autorotation, lost tail rotor control, and went into a left spin which continued to contact with the ground.… - [NTSB FTW88LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA080.md): Hughes 269C · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1988 · N58332 · Substantial damage > As the helicopter lifted off the portable landing platform, it rolled to the right and contacted the terrain. The pilot could not determine if the skid was caught on the platform or if it slid off the side. - [NTSB FTW87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA008.md): Hughes 269C · Monahans, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1986 · N8970F · Destroyed > The acft was destroyed during a forced landing following a partial loss of pwr after liftoff from a trailer. The acft settled back down onto the front of the trailer and subsequently rolled over. The eng continued to run following the roll over. The plt… - [NTSB FTW86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA138.md): Hughes 269C · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N99803 · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a partial power loss at 60 feet AGL. He made a hard landing in an open field causing the rotor blades to severe the tail boom on touchdown. On examination of the aircraft fuel system debris was found in the fuel strainer, causing fuel… - [NTSB FTW86FQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FQG02.md): Hughes 269C · Monahans, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N58320 · Substantial damage > The helicopter was being used to herd cattle when the accident occurred. The helicopter contacted 3 power lines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. - [NTSB FTW86FRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG06.md): Hughes 269C · Batesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N9283F · Substantial damage > The helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng pwr. The plt was performing cattle ranching operations when the eng sputtered and quit while at a low alt. The plt was able to clear trees and high brush, however, a hard… - [NTSB FTW85LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA239.md): Hughes 300 · Lake Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N9660F · Substantial damage > While undergoing helicopter transition training from the previous owner, who holds no instructor certificate, the new owner's son had been practicing pwr recovery autorotations. The eng failed to respond to application of throttle, and a full autorotative… - [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 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 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 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 FTW81FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA146.md): Hughes 269C · Startzville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1981 · N8322F · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FRA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRA30.md): Hughes 269C · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 13, 1981 · N7413F · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79DQG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG25.md): Hughes 269C · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1979 · N99803 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FPD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPD12.md): Hughes 269C · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1979 · N8970F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FQG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQG37.md): Hughes 269C · Lazbuddie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1978 · N8952F · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW78FQG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQG23.md): Hughes 269C · Paducah, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1978 · N8976F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FQG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG17.md): Hughes 269A · Ozona, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1977 · N9689F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76DRG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG62.md): Hughes 269C · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1976 · N8970F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74DRG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRG29.md): Hughes 269 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1973 · N9667F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72FRA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA31.md): Hughes 269C · Pasadena, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1972 · N9667F · Substantial damage ## 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" = 'TX' 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 ('4470504')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=4470504&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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