Hughes 369E
29 Hughes 369E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1981–1988. Most are registered in OR, CA and AZ.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 29
- Years built
- 1981–1988
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Hughes 369E airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 24
- Destroyed
- 5
- Substantial damage
- 19
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Hughes 369E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Hughes 369E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Dec 27, 2023Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Miami, FLN757TB
- Aug 15, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Ely, NVN500AR
- Feb 1, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Wrightwood, CAN618SG
- Jun 23, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Dennis, WVN765KV
- Jul 26, 2012Substantial damage · serious injuries · The Dalles, ORN427WC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199530 reports on Hughes 369E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bearing2
- blade2
- chip detector2
- clutch2
- engine2
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1981 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | |
| 1983 | 5 | |
| 1984 | 4 | |
| 1985 | 6 | |
| 1986 | 2 | |
| 1988 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Hughes 369E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 24 NTSB events since 1982 involve Hughes 369E airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 30 service difficulty reports on Hughes 369E airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- H3WE
- Type certificate holder
- MD HELICOPTERS INC (MDHI)
369E aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N165H | 1985 | Lewes, DE | Jul 30, 2021 |
| N297E | — | Bakersfield, CA | Aug 16, 1993 |
| N298PP | 1982 | Trenton, SC | May 1, 2023 |
| N299DR | 1986 | Hanford, CA | Jun 6, 2024 |
| N369JH | 1985 | Lihue, HI | May 20, 2024 |
| N369KD | 1983 | Paradise Valley, AZ | Nov 3, 2023 |
| N415WC | 1981 | Canby, OR | Jul 14, 2004 |
| N42FF | 1984 | Bradenton, FL | Mar 7, 2024 |
| N458PB | 1985 | Argyle, TX | Feb 25, 2021 |
| N500AR | — | Nephi, UT | Jan 26, 2012 |
| N500LK | 1983 | Aurora, OR | Jun 18, 2025 |
| N500TY | 1984 | Casper, WY | Jan 30, 2026 |
| N5200W | — | Port Orchard, WA | Apr 19, 2016 |
| N5238C | — | Tabor City, NC | May 12, 2026 |
| N5245P | — | Othello, WA | Sep 17, 2009 |
| N538ST | — | Phoenix, AZ | Jan 18, 2024 |
| N54PD | — | Montgomery, TX | Feb 6, 2021 |
| N550JM | 1982 | Malvern, OH | Sep 24, 2018 |
| N59SD | 1983 | Carson City, NV | Sep 12, 2014 |
| N66SD | 1985 | Midway City, CA | Apr 17, 2023 |
| N757TB | — | Campobello, SC | Apr 26, 2023 |
| N765KV | 1984 | Aurora, OR | Oct 14, 2025 |
| N774CB | 1983 | Chesapeake, VA | Feb 16, 2017 |
| N805MD | 1986 | Portland, OR | Dec 8, 2023 |
| N842JH | 1983 | Lihue, HI | Nov 17, 2004 |