Hughes 369E accident history
Complete safety record for the Hughes 369E, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
The 369, sold commercially as the Model 500, was designed by Hughes Helicopters. McDonnell Douglas bought the company in 1984, Boeing absorbed McDonnell Douglas in 1997, and the civil line was sold on in 1999 to become MD Helicopters. We file the 369 and 500 families under Hughes, which is how they are still generally known, and the later 600 and 900 under MD Helicopters.
How many 369E crashes have there been?
44 recorded incidents involving the Hughes 369E, from 2008 to 2025, with 11 deathsacross 7 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 2021-01-21 at Pena Larga, Venezuela, which killed 4.
What causes 369E accidents?
The most common established cause is pilot error, in 5 of them, then mechanical failure in 5.
Where do 369E accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-25 | 🇺🇸Meeker, United States | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 🇺🇸Manvel, United States | — |
| 2024-07-13 | 🇺🇸Cottonwood, United States | — |
| 2024-02-27 | 🇺🇸Kekaha, United States | — |
| 2024-01-25 | 🇺🇸Waialua, United States | — |
| 2023-12-27 | 🇺🇸Miami, United States | 1 |
| 2023-09-07 | 🇺🇸Arcola, United States | — |
| 2022-08-29 | 🇺🇸Pearland, United States | — |
| 2022-08-29 | 🇺🇸Pearland, United States | — |
| 2022-08-15 | 🇺🇸Ely, United States | — |
| 2021-12-02 | 🇺🇸St. Louis, United States | — |
| 2021-09-07 | 🇺🇸Delta Junction, United States | — |
| 2021-06-18 | 🇺🇸SWAN LAKE, United States | — |
| 2021-01-22 | 🇺🇸Queen Creek, United States | — |
| 2021-01-21 | 🇻🇪Pena Larga, Venezuela | 4 |
| 2017-03-24 | 🇬🇧Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom | — |
| 2017-02-19 | 🇳🇿Raetihi, New Zealand | — |
| 2016-10-04 | 🇺🇸Waimea, United States | — |
| 2016-06-17 | 🇺🇸Brainerd, United States | — |
| 2016-05-04 | 🇺🇸Reedsville, United States | 1 |
| 2016-04-07 | 🇵🇱Suwalki, Poland | — |
| 2015-09-03 | 🇺🇸New Smyrna Beach, United States | — |
| 2015-08-04 | 🇺🇸Whitefish, United States | — |
| 2014-08-19 | 🇺🇸Northport, United States | 2 |
| 2014-06-08 | 🇺🇸Mesa, United States | — |
| 2013-12-15 | 🇳🇿Lake Ross, New Zealand | 1 |
| 2013-12-06 | 🇺🇸Monticello, United States | — |
| 2013-08-12 | 🇺🇸Burns, United States | — |
| 2013-07-29 | 🇺🇸Jackson, United States | — |
| 2013-07-25 | 🇺🇸Hilo, United States | — |
| 2013-06-25 | 🇺🇸Casa Grande, United States | — |
| 2012-07-26 | 🇺🇸The Dalles, United States | — |
| 2011-06-19 | 🇬🇧Glastonbury, United Kingdom | — |
| 2011-05-16 | 🇺🇸Victoria, United States | — |
| 2011-02-04 | 🇺🇸Elverta, United States | — |
| 2010-10-30 | 🇺🇸Thomas, United States | 1 |
| 2010-04-21 | 🇺🇸Newfane, United States | — |
| 2010-03-06 | 🇺🇸Delta Junction, United States | — |
| 2009-11-20 | 🇺🇸Kahuku, United States | — |
| 2009-10-19 | 🇺🇸Winnsboro, United States | — |
| 2009-08-12 | 🇺🇸Acworth, United States | — |
| 2009-01-20 | 🇺🇸Atlanta, United States | — |
| 2008-09-29 | 🇺🇸Allentown, United States | — |
| 2008-02-07 | 🇺🇸Hilo, United States | — |