Has N805LA been in an accident?

Yes. N805LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N805LA?

N805LA is a 1969 Hughes 369A (rotorcraft), serial number 101355.

N805LA — 1969 Hughes 369A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N805LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 101355
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 369A
Year: 1969
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c20 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17LA075Feb 22, 2017Unknown, POSerious
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.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Hughes 369A).

Jun 17, 2020deregistered — Jims Air Repair

Frequently asked

Has N805LA been in an accident?: Yes. N805LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N805LA?: N805LA is a 1969 Hughes 369A (rotorcraft), serial number 101355.

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