NTSB investigations: Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E
44 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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duckdb -csv -c "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
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WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3027369'))
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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
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WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3027369'))
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NTSB WPR26LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.NTSB CEN24LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.NTSB WPR24LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot’s low-speed, high-power maneuvering in high density altitude and near maximum gross weight, which resulted in an uncommanded right yaw due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB ANC24LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369E/500E · Kekaha, HIMaintenance personnel’s noncompliance with maintenance manual procedures that required the removal of the overrunning clutch output bearing during the regreasing procedure, which resulted in inadequate regreasing of the bearing and the subsequent failure of…NTSB ANC24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Waialua, HIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control after a skid got caught on a fence while he was maneuvering the helicopter for takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.NTSB CEN23LA404Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Arcola, TXThe instructor’s failure to re-apply engine power during a power recovery after a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN22LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · St. Louis, MOThe pilot’s failure to apply power during the recovery procedure for the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC21LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s inability to maintain lateral control during the takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to utilize an unsuitable landing area for flight operations.NTSB ERA21LA262Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Swan Lake, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power transmission tower structure during powerline maintenance work, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor striking the lifeline support bracket for the tower catwalk and the subsequent loss…NTSB WPR19LA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMd Helicopter 369 · Eugene, ORThe left seat pilot’s failure to account for environmental conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR19LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Hauula, HIFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s fuel burn miscalculation. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative caution light indicating low fuel level.NTSB WPR19LA087Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Kukuihaele, HIThe partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the…NTSB CEN18LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters MD-369 · Orchard Lake, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control and terrain clearance while in a hover after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid wildlife.NTSB WPR17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Waimea, HIImpact of the lift cable after it exited the helicopter during liftoff with the main rotor (MR) blades, which resulted in the separation of an MR blade tip and the vertical vibration of the helicopter.NTSB CEN16FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Reedsville, WIThe failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA337Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA15CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter MD500 · Decatur, ALAn undetermined pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical transmission tower resulting in substantial damage to a main rotor blade. Postaccident investigation could not determine which of two pilots was flying the helicopter at the time the…NTSB ERA14FA396Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Northport, ALAn inadvertent collision with a utility wire for reasons that could not be determined from recorded data and examination of the helicopter and accident site.NTSB WPR13GA374Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Burns, ORThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the separation of one of the 4th-stage turbine wheel blades due to low-cycle fatigue cracking that had progressed to high-cycle fatigue cracking, which ultimately led to the overload failure of the…NTSB ERA13TA341Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Jackson, KYThe helicopter pilot's inadvertent collision with an unmarked and uncharted utility wire of which he was unaware.NTSB WPR13CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Hilo, HIA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper planning and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA10LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Newfane, VTThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rope while maneuvering during powerline operations for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Winnsboro, SCThe flight instructor's failure to monitor the simulated emergency procedure, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the intentional throttle application by one of the flightcrew.NTSB ERA09LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Acworth, GAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel airfoil.NTSB ERA09IA499Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PAThe fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB SEA08FA071Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HIA leak in the fuel filter pressure differential switch that resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was uneven terrain that hindered a successful emergency landing.NTSB MIA04LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Ochopee, FLThe pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with trees and the terrain.NTSB LAX02GA209Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Ontario, CAThe mechanic's improper maintenance procedures (FOD prevention) during a 100-hour inspection, which resulted in foreign object damage (FOD) to the compressor section and catastrophic engine failure. Factors were the presence of vehicles and power lines…NTSB NYC01LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Niagara Falls, NYThe right skid getting snagged on the helicopter-dolly resulting in dynamic rollover.NTSB DEN00FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Bloomfield, NMThe pilot's intentional buzzing (low level flying), and his failure to maintain clearance with the static wire. A factor was his physical impairment by a contraindicated drug controlled substance.NTSB FTW96FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Thibodaux, LAfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line and utility pole. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.NTSB SEA95FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Lakecreek, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor was the transmission lines.NTSB NYC94FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Richfield, OHAn in flight collision with power lines while the pilot was maneuvering the helicopter at a low altitude. A factor in this accident was reduced visibility due to foggy weather conditions.NTSB MIA93T#A04Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Jacksonville, FLNTSB NYC92WA186Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas 500E · Niagara Falls, CanadaNTSB FTW92GA160Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Yukon, OKThe dual student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM and failure to level the helicopter at touchdown. Factors were the manufacturer's training pilot's inadequate supervision and the dual student performing the maneuver.NTSB LAX92T#A05Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · San Diego, CANTSB BFO92TA#01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Clinton, MDNTSB LAX91TL#02Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Llano, CANTSB LAX91TL#01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Los Alamitos, CANTSB LAX90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Firebaugh, CAFailure by company maintenance to perform a mandatory compressor section inspection that resulted in the undetected erosion of the compressor vanes and engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor…NTSB LAX90FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight of the aircraft to be exceeded, and the tailwind.NTSB LAX87LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Phoenix, AZDuring factory flt training, prior to delivery of the new helicopter to the owner, the CFI said he asked the student to perform a series of emergency procedures which included quick stops from an initial takeoff followed by hovering autorotations. The CFI…NTSB ATL87FA003Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Gahanna, OHThe helicopter had been conducting a series of demo flts during the day & was on the last scheduled flt of the day. To drop off the local plt who had requested the demo flts, when the loss of power occurred. They had made a take off over the taxiway & turned…