NTSB investigations: Hughes 269B, 1982
7 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Hughes 269B. 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 14 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
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"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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
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" DESCRun 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 CHI82DA327Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · Medina, OHThe pilot stated that shortly after takeoff, at about 800 feet AGL he felt a violent vibration lasting for 2 or 3 seconds. He reentered the downwind leg to the airport and experienced the vibration again. The aircraft then entered an uncontrollable spiral to…NTSB ATL82DA256Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · Angier, NCWhile spaying soy beans, the pilot observed 3 power lines bordering the field, but failed to see a fourth. While on a swath run, the helicopter struck the fourth line with the main and tail rotor blades which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB LAX82FUM10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · San Diego, CAThe 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 MKC82FCD09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · Tipton, IAThe helicopter crashed during takeoff on a flight to pollenate corn. The pilot reported that he made a running takeoff across the runway. He stated that the helicopter became airborne at the north edge of the runway, but started to settle as it went over the…NTSB SEA82DA090Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · Mt St Helens, WAThe pilot intended to proceed to Mt St Helens to land near spirit lake. The winds in the vicinity of the desired landing point were too strong for a safe landing. Therefore, an alternate spot was selected below the ridge line and presumably sheltered from the…NTSB LAX82DA154Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot ran out of fuel and autorotated to a hard landing. He stated the low fuel warning light never came on. He was going to use this as a signal to refuel. This would give about 15 minutes of cruise flight. The low level warning switch wiring was found…NTSB MIA82DA096Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · Near Kissimmee, FLThe engine lost power while the pilot was on a low altitude aerial observation flight over trees. He attempted to land on a nearby road. While approaching the road at 10 to 15 ft AGL, he ran out of RPM. He hit the ground flat, but did not roll over.