Preliminary 3 fatal, 2 serious Mar 26, 2026

N715KV crash at Haena, HI

Hughes 369D — Flight control sys malf/fail at Haena, HI

DateMar 26, 2026
Tail numberN715KV
AircraftHughes 369D · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationHaena, HI
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 135 Business
Injuries3 fatal, 2 serious
NTSB caseWPR26FA141

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Flight control sys malf/fail during enroute Injuries: 3 fatal, 2 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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