N8372F — 1991 Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N8372F appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 0488E
- Manufacturer
- Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter
- Model
- 369E
- Year
- 1991
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c20 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- City Of Houston Police Department — Houston, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
The instructor’s failure to re-apply engine power during a power recovery after a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1991 Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E).
- Dec 24, 1991registered — City Of Houston Police Department
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N8372F was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1991 Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E above.
- until Nov 13, 1991Hughes 369HS (s/n 160791S)
Frequently asked
- Has N8372F been in an accident?
- Yes. N8372F appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N8372F?
- N8372F is a 1991 Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E (rotorcraft), serial number 0488E.
- Who is N8372F registered to?
- N8372F is registered to City Of Houston Police Department of Houston, TX. Registration status: active.
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