Flight Tracker
N8306F
1978 HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
4 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ROTOR BLADE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GEORGETOWN, SC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 3, 2016
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 1978
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC
Model
HUGHES 369D
Year
1978
Serial Number
380274D
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H3WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250 SER 400HP
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
400 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5B8A
Mode S Code (Octal)
52655612

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 8, 1999 Accident Substantial SOUTHBEND, WA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause

The complete loss of power, due to a failure of the compressor impeller disk. Factors include the low altitude of the helicopter at the time of the power loss, and the need to autorotate in a confined area.

NTSB SEA99LA082
May 21, 1997 Accident Substantial MOCLIPS, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause

Inadequate installation of the fuel control by company maintenance personnel and a loose nut on a line. A disconnected Pc line was a factor.

NTSB SEA97LA118
May 21, 1990 Accident KELSO, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO KEEP THE EXTERNAL LOAD CLEAR OF OBSTACLES (TREES). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT AND GROUND CREWMAN TO FOLLOW SAFETY PROCEDURES, AND THE PROXIMITY OF THE TREES.

NTSB SEA90LA081
Feb 4, 1985 Accident Destroyed TAHOLAH, WA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
NTSB SEA85LA053