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NTSB investigations: Hughes 269A, TX

41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Hughes 269A. 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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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 ('4470402')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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
  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 ('4470402'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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 ('4470402'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CEN22LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Crowley, TXThe student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.Dec 14, 2021 · N8827F · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Cleburne, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain while transitioning to a hover taxi and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action to prevent the impending tail rotor contact.Apr 25, 2014 · N90636 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Fort Worth, TXThe inadvertent entry into ground resonance after a hovering autorotation.Oct 14, 2011 · N10375 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Killeen, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM and a safe rate of descent during the autorotation. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.Apr 23, 2008 · N9064N · Substantial damage NTSB DFW07LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Fulshear, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 27, 2007 · N8503A · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Rusk, TXA loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Sherman, TXThe applicant's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a simulated power failure from a hover and the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action resulted in a dynamic rollover.Jun 1, 2005 · N62269 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03TA190Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269A · Freer, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 30, 2003 · N81170 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Brownsboro, TXThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.Dec 18, 1999 · N575PF · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269 · Dallas, TXThe student pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover while hovering. Factors were the prevailing high winds and the inadequate supervision provided by the flight instructor.Jun 8, 1996 · N269A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Dallas, TXFailure of the unqualified helicopter pilot to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors relating to the accident were: his lack of total experience in helicopters and his improper decision to attempt to hover without appropriate training/endorsement for…Feb 17, 1996 · N8897F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Addison, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 16, 1991 · N62269 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Kingsville, TXThe fatigue failure of the left flange on the tail boom saddle fitting.Sep 17, 1990 · N403SD · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Terrell, TXAcft was substantially damaged during an autorotative landing after the plt heard a 'loud pop' from the rear of the helicopter. Investigation revealed the spines on the lower pulley shaft coupling were severly stripped.Oct 29, 1984 · N8856F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FPD03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Newport, TXNov 9, 1980 · N8825F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DPD09Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Ringo, TXFeb 3, 1980 · N8825F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRG53Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Castroville, TXMay 22, 1976 · N8871F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FQD01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Alpine, TXJul 12, 1973 · N8926F · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF064Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Uvalde, TXMay 1, 1973 · N8774F · Destroyed NTSB FTW73DRG32Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Uvalde, TXDec 13, 1972 · N8774F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRG88Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Llano, TXFeb 26, 1971 · N8845F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71AQG53Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Spearman, TXJan 28, 1971 · N8929F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Borger, TXSep 12, 1970 · N8717F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70FQG14Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Slaton, TXMay 21, 1970 · N8926F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70FQD10Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269B · Pecos, TXApr 13, 1970 · N9333V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0386Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Waring, TXFeb 6, 1969 · N8783F · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0337Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Odonnell, TXDec 14, 1968 · N8926F · Destroyed NTSB FTW68A0077Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · San Antonio, TXFeb 17, 1968 · N8783F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68A0076Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Plainview, TXFeb 3, 1968 · N8818F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67A0035Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Mineral Wells, TXSep 23, 1967 · N8818F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67A0121Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Dumas, TXJun 19, 1967 · N8926F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67A0045Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Marfa, TXOct 14, 1966 · N8761F · Destroyed NTSB FTW67A0028Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Wylie, TXSep 3, 1966 · N8844F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0053Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Lubbock, TXNov 30, 1965 · N8926F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0004Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Alamo, TXJul 14, 1965 · N8725F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW65A0105Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · San Antonio, TXApr 25, 1965 · N8783F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW65A0085Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Houston, TXMar 8, 1965 · N8818F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW65A0083Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Houston, TXFeb 19, 1965 · N8916F · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0279Accident · 2 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Houston, TXOct 14, 1964 · N1010F · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2814Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Alief, TXJul 13, 1964 · N8789F · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0897Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Bandera, TXMar 13, 1964 · N8791F · Substantial damage