Hughes 269 accidents
The NTSB database holds 1,213 accidents and incidents involving the Hughes 269, recorded between 1964 to 2026. 103 of them were fatal (8%), and 150 people died.
The deadliest year was 1974, with 12 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is in flight (412 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Canada and New Zealand.
64 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 833 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
1,213
Records
103
Fatal
150
Deaths
8%
Share fatal
1964 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
1,149 of 1,213 can be placed
(833 approximate)
By decade
Where these happened
All 1,213 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 1994 | Hughes 269A | Aripeka, Florida, United States | Pasco County Sheriff's Dept. | Unknown | - |
| 2 Mar 1994 | Hughes 269C | Merced, California, United States | William C. Moore | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Jan 1994 | Hughes 269C | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Oct 1993 | Hughes 269A | Coldwater, Michigan, United States | Brooks Aero, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 5 Oct 1993 | Hughes 269B | Linville, North Carolina, United States | Peterson, William E. | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jun 1993 | Hughes 269 | Valley City, North Dakota, United States | Kriedelcamp, JON | No injuries | - |
| 26 May 1993 | Hughes 269C | Van Nuys, California, United States | Orbic Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 5 Mar 1993 | Hughes 269B | McMinnville, Oregon, United States | Precision Helicopters Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 4 Feb 1993 | Hughes 269A | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Chappell Flight Service | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jan 1993 | Hughes 269C | Folsom, California, United States | Stanley L. van Vleck | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Dec 1992 | Hughes 269B | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | Maui Wing and Rotor | No injuries | - |
| 16 Nov 1992 | Hughes 269C | Camp Verde, Arizona, United States | George P. Leloup | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Oct 1992 | Hughes 269C | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States | Wilson, Jerry L. | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1992 | Hughes 269C | Rialto, California, United States | Cari Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 1 Sep 1992 | Hughes 269B | Long Beach, Mississippi, United States | Vortex Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 1992 | Hughes 269A | Nome, Alaska, United States | Smith, Timothy E. | Serious injuries | - |
| 14 Aug 1992 | Hughes 269C | Corona, California, United States | Hiser Helicopter, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 5 Aug 1992 | Hughes 269C | Sacramento, California, United States | Sacramento County | Unknown | - |
| 1 Aug 1992 | Hughes 269C | Aurora, Illinois, United States | Great Lakes Helicopter Service | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1992 | Hughes 269C | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | City of Jacksonville | Unknown | - |
| 18 Apr 1992 | Hughes 269C | Silverton, Oregon, United States | Chris Harris | No injuries | - |
| 12 Oct 1991 | Hughes 269B | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States | Precision Helicopters Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 1 Sep 1991 | Hughes 269C | Galloway, Ohio, United States | T-Air Helicopters, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1991 | Hughes 269A-1 | No. Little Rock, Arkansas, United States | North Little Rock Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 1991 | Hughes 269A | Manassas, Virginia, United States | DSE Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 19 Jun 1991 | Hughes 269B | Warrenton, Oregon, United States | Conquest Helicopter, Inc | Minor injuries | - |
| 13 Jun 1991 | Hughes 269A-1 | Canby, Oregon, United States | Noble Helicopters, Inc | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 May 1991 | Hughes 269A | Palm Springs, California, United States | James D. LEE | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 May 1991 | Hughes 269C | Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States | M.y. Flying Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 14 May 1991 | Hughes 269B | Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States | Precision Helicopters Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 5 May 1991 | Hughes 269B | Lincoln Park, New Jersey, United States | Dennis Leaver | No injuries | - |
| 30 Mar 1991 | Hughes 269C | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Hawaii International HEL. | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1991 | Hughes 269A | Addison, Texas, United States | Potter, Richard J., JR. | No injuries | - |
| 20 Feb 1991 | Hughes 269C | North Mankato, Minnesota, United States | Helicopter Flight, Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 1991 | Hughes 269C | Knowles, Oklahoma, United States | Stanley J. Barby | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jan 1991 | Hughes 269C | Deland, Florida, United States | Maverick Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 26 Dec 1990 | Hughes 269A | Sellersburg, Indiana, United States | Hap's Aerial Enterprises | No injuries | - |
| 15 Nov 1990 | Hughes 269C | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | Helicopters Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 1990 | Hughes 269C | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 1990 | Hughes 269C | Carlsbad, California, United States | Flight Trails Helicopters | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Jun 1990 | Hughes 269C | Saluda, South Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 1990 | Hughes 269A | Pittstown, New Jersey, United States | B C Helicopter | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Jun 1990 | Hughes 269B | Paso Robles, California, United States | Dolezal, Todd R. | No injuries | - |
| 23 May 1990 | Hughes 269A | La Verne, California, United States | Randy Polous | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 May 1990 | Hughes 269C | Rialto, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 May 1990 | Hughes 269A | Bremerton, Washington, United States | Eric P. Bass | No injuries | - |
| 9 May 1990 | Hughes 269C | Fort Pierce, Florida, United States | Flight Safety International | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Feb 1990 | Hughes 269C | Houma, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Feb 1990 | Hughes 269C | Encinal, Texas, United States | Smith Helicopter, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jan 1990 | Hughes 269C | Rialto, California, United States | C.a.r.i. Aviation | No injuries | - |