Hughes 369A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 76 Hughes 369A airframes on record (built 1965–1970), 32 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Hughes 369A accidents
The pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees.
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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 initiation of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing on the ocean.
The 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.
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.
The pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.