NTSB investigations: Hughes 369A
15 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Hughes 369A. 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
| 1998 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
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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
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 ('4470503'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('4470503'))
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 CEN18LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Stoneburg, TXThe pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB CEN17LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burnet, TXThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR17LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · (Pacific Ocean)The pilot's failure to detect the presence of water in the helicopter fuel system before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed recognition of the power loss and late…NTSB GAA16LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Weatherford, TXThe pilot/mechanic's inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in his failure to remove the antitorque pedal lock and a subsequent loss of control during hover operations.NTSB CEN09CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369A · Baltimore, OHThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.NTSB WPR09LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB MIA07FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Moulton, ALThe separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA06CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369A · Banks, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while performing a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect interpretation of the examiner's instruction to add power.NTSB ANC04LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Anchorage, AKA loss of tail rotor effectiveness during aerial taxi, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a rapid right yaw, which resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the…NTSB CHI03IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6 · Moberly, MOThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness during cruise flight due to the bellcrank pivot pin becoming separated from the non-rotational swashplate. The plain brass liner of the non-rotating swashplate and the bellcrank pivot pin were worn.NTSB NYC02LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burtonsville, MDThe failure of the tailrotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02TA239Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369A · Springfield, MOOverload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft.NTSB ATL01LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Wadesboro, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ATL00LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Hampton, GAA total loss of engine power due to foreign object damage to the turbine wheel assembly.NTSB IAD98GA110Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Newark, TXFailure of the Instructor Pilot to control the helicopter's rate of descent during a demonstrated autorotation. Contributing to the accident were the Operator's lack of: a. Instructor Pilot standardization procedures, and b. Specific or adequate flight…