N9374F

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • February 4, 1986Accident

    DURING A CONTROL BURNING OPERATION, THE PLT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ENG FAILURE. THE PLT ENTERED AN AUTOROTATION AND COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE ENG EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE #4 CONNECTING ROD HAD FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM FATIGUE CRACKING NEAR THE CRANKSHAFT AND INSERT CONNECTION.

    Hughes 269B

  • August 28, 1982Accident

    WHILE SPAYING SOY BEANS, THE PILOT OBSERVED 3 POWER LINES BORDERING THE FIELD, BUT FAILED TO SEE A FOURTH. WHILE ON A SWATH RUN, THE HELICOPTER STRUCK THE FOURTH LINE WITH THE MAIN AND TAIL ROTOR BLADES WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING.

    Hughes 269B

  • December 30, 1965Accident

    Misjudged Clearance

    Hughes 269B

  • December 18, 1964Accident

    Spatial Disorientation; Windshield,Dirty,Foggy,Etc.-Restricted Vision; Became Lost/Disoriented. Factors: Failed To Maintain Adequate Rotor R.P.M.; Rain; Fog

    Hughes 269B