Has N81GG been in an accident?

Yes. N81GG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N81GG?

N81GG is a 1979 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 100634D.

Has N81GG been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N81GG (WPR17FA021) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N81GG — 1979 Hughes 369D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N81GG appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 100634D
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 369D
Year: 1979
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250 Ser 250hp
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17FA021Nov 16, 2016Pukoo, HIFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night in rain, which resulted in his geographic disorientation and controlled flight into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Hughes 369D).

Aug 29, 2017deregistered — Galiher Gary O

Frequently asked

Has N81GG been in an accident?: Yes. N81GG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N81GG?: N81GG is a 1979 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 100634D.
Has N81GG been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N81GG (WPR17FA021) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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