Hughes 269B — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 283 Hughes 269B airframes on record (built 1963–1980), 31 currently registered. 11 have one or more NTSB accident records (11 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Hughes 269B accidents
Ground resonance during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined following a successful postaccident engine run on the accident helicopter.
The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain pitch and directional control, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a rollover.
The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control as he slowed the helicopter during a landing approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his subsequent failure to attain adequate altitude during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a wire fence.
The pilot's improper decision to intentionally fly the helicopter at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
The pilot's incorrect application of the cyclic control during the landing.
A loss of clearance between the tail rotor drive shaft and the tailboom bulkhead for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the overstress failure of the drive shaft.