Hughes 500D — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 15 Hughes 500D airframes on record (built 1977–1980), 0 currently registered. 1 has one or more NTSB accident records (1 records total). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
15
Airframes
0
Registered
1977–1980
Years
1
NTSB records
Recent Hughes 500D accidents
The mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.