Has N500LW been in an accident?

Yes. N500LW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N500LW?

N500LW is a Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 470120D.

N500LW — Hughes 369D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N500LW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 470120D
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 369D
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR10GA102Jan 8, 2010Kooskia, IDSerious
A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Hughes 369D).

Oct 31, 2020deregistered — Quicksilver Air Inc

Frequently asked

Has N500LW been in an accident?: Yes. N500LW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N500LW?: N500LW is a Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 470120D.

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