Hughes TH-55 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 86 Hughes TH-55 airframes on record (built 1964–1969), 13 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Hughes TH-55 accidents
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
The helicopter’s collision with a bird during cruise flight.
The flight instructor's delayed flare during a simulated auto rotation, which resulted in a tail rotor strike and rollover.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and the pilot's lack of recent experience in helicopters.