Hughes 369HM accident history
Complete safety record for the Hughes 369HM, 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 369HM crashes have there been?
3 recorded incidents involving the Hughes 369HM, from 1981 to 2018, with 2 deathsacross 1 fatal accident. The deadliest was on 2018-01-15 at Perrysburg, United States, which killed 2.
What causes 369HM accidents?
The most common established cause is mechanical failure, in 1 of them, then wire strikes in 1.
Where do 369HM accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-15 | 🇺🇸Perrysburg, United States | 2 |
| 1993-08-24 | 🇩🇰Rødbyhavn, Denmark | — |
| 1981-05-27 | 🇩🇰Seggelund, Christiansfeld, Denmark | — |