On November 19, 1985, a Hughes 369D (registration N58395) was involved in an aviation accident near Kunia, Oahu, HI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot executed a precautionary landing after detecting engine power loss during cruise. The aircraft touched down hard with excessive speed, though the cause of the power failure remained undetermined.
What happened
The pilot was cruising when they detected a loss of engine power and elected to make a precautionary landing. During the landing flare, engine power was lost again. The aircraft touched down hard with excessive ground speed.
The investigation
An examination of the aircraft's fuel control valve governor failed to disclose any irregularities.
Findings
The reason for the reported loss of power is undetermined.