Hughes 500E accident history
Complete safety record for the Hughes 500E, 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 500E crashes have there been?
4 recorded incidents involving the Hughes 500E, from 2011 to 2024, with 2 deathsacross 1 fatal accident. The deadliest was on 2020-07-13 at Kanyonga, Kenya, which killed 2.
What causes 500E accidents?
The most common established cause is wire strikes, in 1 of them, then pilot error in 1.
Where do 500E accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-18 | 🇸🇪Langtora, Sweden | — |
| 2024-02-27 | 🇺🇸Kekaha, United States | — |
| 2020-07-13 | 🇰🇪Kanyonga, Kenya | 2 |
| 2011-02-04 | 🇺🇸Elverta, United States | — |