N9159F — Hughes 369D

Aircraft record

Serial number

1090605D

Manufacturer

Hughes

Model

369D

Category

Rotorcraft

Engine

Allison 250-c20 Ser

Registration

Active

Registered to

Sale Reported — Phoenix, AZ

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Accident & incident history

1. ERA22LA117Feb 9, 2022Bel Air, MDNo injuries

   A loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos. 6 and 7 bearings. The oil line failure led to rapid deterioration of the bearings from oil starvation. Contributing to the power loss was the installation of a No. 8 stationary seal with an undersized outside diameter, which resulted in a reduction of support for the turbine section rotating components and resulted in high vibration loads in the engine, which ultimately caused the oil supply line to fatigue and fail. Also contributing was the improper or inadequate inspections of the No. 8 stationary seal by maintenance personnel.

2. ERA20LA160Apr 25, 2020Pylesville, MDNo injuries

   The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel tank supply pickup while the helicopter was maneuvered to move a conductor wire. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter’s inappropriate configuration for the type of operation being conducted, which impeded the pilot’s ability to release the long line and perform a successful emergency landing.

Registration timeline

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

1. —registered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N9159F been in an accident?

Yes. N9159F appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N9159F?

N9159F is a Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 1090605D.

Who is N9159F registered to?

N9159F is registered to Sale Reported of Phoenix, AZ. Registration status: active.