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NTSB investigations: Hughes 269C, FL

24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Hughes 269C. 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" = 'FL' 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

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\" = 'FL' 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"

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" = 'FL' 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

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 ERA12LA477Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to assure that the lateral friction control was released prior to flight.Jul 24, 2012 · N9679F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96TA102Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · Tampa, FLThe failure of maintenance personnel to secure the engine oil screen housing during the 50-hour inspection.Jul 7, 1996 · N10TP · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92T#A02Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportHughes 269C · Jacksonville, FLJul 9, 1992 · N8957F · Destroyed NTSB MIA91LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Tarpon Springs, FLDelay by the pilot-in-command to apply adequate throttle & collective during transition off a dock for a takeoff over a lake. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience in the type operation.May 18, 1991 · N10MY · Substantial damage NTSB MIA91LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Deland, FLFailure of the commercial pilot applicant to pull collective pitch and delay by the check airman to pull collective and apply power to recover, resulting in a hard landing.Jan 2, 1991 · N9574F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA90FA117Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Fort Pierce, FLImproper touchdown during the autorotation by the dual student (ATP), his failure to maintain runway alignment, inadequate supervision by the CFI, and inadequate crew coordination. A factor related to the accident was the obstruction (taxiway light).May 9, 1990 · N58275 · Destroyed NTSB MIA90LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 300C · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot in command/instructor pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM after landing from a touchdown autorotation. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind condition.Mar 2, 1990 · N58275 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Hollywood, FLThe severe fuselage vibration (ground resonance) and the pilot's improper planning/decision to avoid or compensate for the occurrence. A factor related to the accident was the low shock strut.Aug 5, 1989 · N81AM · Destroyed NTSB MIA89FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Vero Beach, FLThe plt stated that while doing a stuck left pedal maneuver, the helicopter was flown with a 5 degree yaw to the left. As the airspeed zeroed, the collective was brought in to bring the nose around and light contact was made with the ground. He then stated…Oct 5, 1988 · N8602F · Destroyed NTSB MIA86LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Jacksonville, FLThe plt stated that as he was landing on a dolly, the helicopter experienced ground resonance & began to shake violently. It then rolled over on its side, causing the main rotor blades to strike the tail boom & the ground.May 4, 1986 · N8993F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Vero Beach, FLDuring auto-rotation practice, the CFI passed control of the helicopter to the student plt. At aprx 10 ft above the ground, the CFI attempted to apply corrective action when it became apparent that the acft was going to make a hard landing. The attempt was…Feb 12, 1986 · N58275 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Lantana, FLThe plt stated that he was hovering at an altitude of about three feet. Approximately 100 feet north of the rwy. When an out-of-control Cessna 152 tore off their right landind skid. The helicopter landed safely using a wooden dolly for support of the right…Sep 19, 1985 · N49873 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Tampa, FLThe instructor plt (CFI) reported that while practicing a taxi/hover autorotation, the helicopter settled onto a soft area in the turf. He reported that the student over-controlled with right anti-torque pedal & the helicopter settled in a left skid. The CFI…Mar 26, 1985 · N58208 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Jacksonville, FLThe student plt stated that he was practicing a 'run on' landing. The acft was on the ground and the weight shifted foward on the skid, the right skid dug into soft sod and rolled over. The plt had accumucated a total time of 20 hrs of flt time.Nov 29, 1984 · N8993F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 300C · Vero Beach, FLThe helicopter landed hard during a practice autorotation.Apr 16, 1983 · N8602F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81DKT45Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Miami, FLApr 18, 1981 · N10926 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FA105Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Miami, FLSep 18, 1980 · N10PY · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FKT03Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Miami, FLMay 19, 1980 · N8965F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FA045Accident · 2 fatalClosedHughes 269C · Andytown, FLJan 27, 1979 · N7450F · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FA110Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269C · Opa Locka, FLAug 5, 1978 · N7455F · Destroyed NTSB MIA77DKT27Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Ft.Lauderdale, FLMar 7, 1977 · N7438F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74AM096Accident · 2 fatalClosedHughes 269C · Key West, FLMay 23, 1974 · N9621F · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM051Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Hallandale, FLDec 3, 1971 · N9621F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71FLA45Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Jacksonville, FLMay 7, 1971 · N9623F · Substantial damage