Aircraft model
Hughes 369E (MD500E) accident history
Complete safety record for the Hughes 369E (MD500E), sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
1
Confirmed fatalities
0
Fatal incidents
0
Fatal rate
0.0%
Probable causes
Wire strike1 incident
Where incidents occurred
1 incident
Why these are filed here
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 (MD500E) crashes have there been?
1 recorded incident involving the Hughes 369E (MD500E), from 2011 to 2011, with 0 deathsacross 0 fatal accidents.
What causes 369E (MD500E) accidents?
The most common established cause is wire strikes, in 1 of them.
Where do 369E (MD500E) accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-04 | 🇺🇸Elverta, United States | — |