NTSB investigations: Hughes 269C, 1985
14 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.
Cases per year
| 1970 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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\") = 1985
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1985
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" 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 SEA86LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Brooks, ORA total loss of power occurred due to the number 4 cylinder failing. A tail boom strike occurred during a hard landing in a parking lot, severing the tail boom.NTSB FTW86FQG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Monahans, TXThe helicopter was being used to herd cattle when the accident occurred. The helicopter contacted 3 power lines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact.NTSB FTW86FRG06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Batesville, TXThe helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng pwr. The plt was performing cattle ranching operations when the eng sputtered and quit while at a low alt. The plt was able to clear trees and high brush, however, a hard…NTSB ATL86LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Chapman, ALDuring an attempted takeoff from a field adjacent to a grove of trees the aircraft was unable to climb over the trees and crashed into them. The engine was test run and although it ran rough during initial start up it later operated normally and the reason…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…NTSB ATL85LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Elizabethtown, KYAfter takeoff from off airport landing zone, the acft encountered heavy raninshowers and the plt attempted to return to the landing zone. Visibility was such that the plt was unable to see the ground and the tailrotor contacted a lake adjacent to the landing…NTSB FTW85LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 300 · Lake Worth, TXWhile undergoing helicopter transition training from the previous owner, who holds no instructor certificate, the new owner's son had been practicing pwr recovery autorotations. The eng failed to respond to application of throttle, and a full autorotative…NTSB MKC85LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · West Liberty, IAOn a downwind swath run the helicopter experienced an eng failure and the plt entered an autorotation. The plt then made a hard landing which resulted in substantial damage. Inspection of the engine revealed that the nut which retains the gear to crankshaft…NTSB CHI85FA210Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 300 · Joliet, ILThe helicopter experienced extreme vertical vibrations while landing from a hover. Inadvertent ground contact during uncontrolled oscillations resulted in destruction of the helicopter.NTSB CHI85LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269 · Stonington, ILAfter completing a swath run, the plt maneuvered the helicopter up over a power line, then made a turn-around for another swath run. He stated that as he started the next run, he 'felt the wind push the tail upward forcing the nose downward...' He applied aft…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…NTSB SEA85LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Elma, WAJust prior to lift-off a vibration accompanied by lateral rocking occurred. Although the plt brought the power to idle. The helicopter had already started to come apart. During engine examination it was found that the ground resonance occurred due to under to…NTSB CHI85LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Center Village, OHWhile the student plt practiced hovering 8 to 12 inches AGL the heel of the right skid contacted the ground. The CFI stated he did not notice the helicopter drifting or descending but when the ground contact was felt he took over the controls. Up collective…NTSB FTW85FA130Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · San Antonio, TXThe accident occurred during a zero ground speed practice autorotation. A high sink developed after an attempt to correct for decreasing rotor RPM, the helicopter contacted the ground tail first and rolled over after the main rotor severed the tail boom. An…