Hughes OH-6A
24 Hughes OH-6A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1967–1969. Most are registered in UT, FL and OR.
- Registered today
- 24
- Years built
- 1967–1969
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Hughes OH-6A 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.
Watch new ADs for the Hughes OH-6A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 26
- Destroyed
- 5
- Substantial damage
- 21
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Hughes OH-6A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Hughes OH-6A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 22, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Santa Teresa, NMN4191T
- Feb 5, 2021Substantial damage · serious injuries · Horseshoe Bend, IDN6639R
- Jan 8, 2020Substantial damage · minor injuries · Preston, GAN6186U
- Feb 8, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Price, UTN6640Z
- Mar 26, 2013Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Caddo, TXN910WC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Hughes OH-6A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- dampener support1
- skin1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1967 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 | |
| 1969 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 16 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Hughes OH-6A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 26 NTSB events since 1982 involve Hughes OH-6A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Hughes OH-6A 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)
OH-6A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N239MY | — | Casper, WY | Feb 9, 2026 |
| N26JK | 1967 | Cedar City, UT | Aug 2, 2011 |
| N364MD | — | Pocahontas, IA | Mar 6, 2023 |
| N369AJ | 1967 | Shelby Township, MI | May 21, 2012 |
| N369GF | — | Trail, OR | Feb 19, 2025 |
| N369LE | 1968 | Oxford, AL | Sep 20, 2024 |
| N371BD | — | Anacoco, LA | — |
| N4191T | 1968 | Superior, AZ | Aug 7, 2025 |
| N4209G | 1968 | Pensacola, FL | Nov 19, 2004 |
| N46SP | 1968 | Frankfort, KY | Jul 27, 1994 |
| N6186Y | — | Groveport, OH | Oct 24, 2018 |
| N6188H | — | Cedar City, UT | Aug 1, 2011 |
| N6248 | — | Wills Point, TX | Jun 2, 2021 |
| N6249X | — | Lewes, DE | Feb 25, 2025 |
| N6252S | — | Battle Ground, WA | Sep 1, 2023 |
| N6637N | — | Cedar City, UT | Aug 3, 2011 |
| N6638P | — | Cedar City, UT | Jun 15, 2011 |
| N6638U | — | Cedar City, UT | Jun 16, 2011 |
| N6640K | — | Cedar City, UT | Aug 2, 2011 |
| N6640Z | — | Cedar City, UT | Jun 14, 2011 |
| N6641A | — | Pensacola, FL | Mar 21, 2018 |
| N67PB | 1968 | Janesville, WI | Oct 7, 2004 |
| N711MV | — | Central Point, OR | Dec 10, 2020 |
| N8525Y | 1969 | Redlands, CA | May 2, 2024 |