Hughes OH-6A accident history
Complete safety record for the Hughes OH-6A, 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 OH-6A crashes have there been?
12 recorded incidents involving the Hughes OH-6A, from 2008 to 2025, with 5 deathsacross 4 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 2012-11-03 at Atlanta, United States, which killed 2.
What causes OH-6A accidents?
The most common established cause is mechanical failure, in 4 of them, then wire strikes in 1.
Where do OH-6A accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-22 | 🇺🇸Santa Teresa, United States | — |
| 2021-02-05 | 🇺🇸Horseshoe Bend, United States | — |
| 2020-01-08 | 🇺🇸Preston, United States | — |
| 2017-02-08 | 🇺🇸Price, United States | — |
| 2014-04-29 | 🇺🇸Bullfrog, United States | — |
| 2013-03-26 | 🇺🇸Caddo, United States | 1 |
| 2012-11-03 | 🇺🇸Atlanta, United States | 2 |
| 2010-09-11 | 🇲🇭Majuro, Marshall Islands | 1 |
| 2009-09-28 | 🇺🇸Palmer, United States | — |
| 2009-06-04 | 🇺🇸Benson, United States | — |
| 2009-01-22 | 🇺🇸Monroe, United States | 1 |
| 2008-02-09 | 🇺🇸Valentine, United States | — |