Hughes 369FF accident history
Complete safety record for the Hughes 369FF, 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 369FF crashes have there been?
18 recorded incidents involving the Hughes 369FF, from 2008 to 2026, with 8 deathsacross 5 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 2026-01-02 at Superior, United States, which killed 4.
What causes 369FF accidents?
The most common established cause is wire strikes, in 2 of them, then pilot error in 2.
Where do 369FF accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | 🇺🇸Mojave, United States | 1 |
| 2026-01-02 | 🇺🇸Superior, United States | 4 |
| 2025-02-16 | 🇺🇸Cookville, United States | — |
| 2024-04-09 | 🇵🇷Ceiba, Puerto Rico | — |
| 2023-11-06 | 🇺🇸Mesa, United States | — |
| 2021-05-06 | 🇺🇸Palm Gardens, United States | — |
| 2021-05-05 | 🇺🇸Mesa, United States | — |
| 2018-05-29 | 🇺🇸Wikieup, United States | — |
| 2017-03-14 | 🇺🇸Chalmers, United States | 1 |
| 2015-07-24 | 🇵🇷Vega Baja, Puerto Rico | — |
| 2014-12-31 | 🇺🇸Las Vegas, United States | — |
| 2013-08-22 | 🇺🇸Reese, United States | — |
| 2012-09-30 | 🇺🇸Decorah, United States | — |
| 2012-09-24 | 🇺🇸Las Vegas, United States | — |
| 2011-01-31 | 🇺🇸Marana, United States | 1 |
| 2009-10-12 | 🇺🇸Fossil, United States | 1 |
| 2009-05-01 | 🇺🇸Santa Clarita, United States | — |
| 2008-05-14 | 🇺🇸Kekaha, United States | — |