Hughes 369 accident near Minsk, By, August 8, 2010
On August 8, 2010 at about 12:49 pm local time, a Hughes 369 (helicopter), registered DHDWM, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near Minsk (Borovaya Airfield). It was an air show or air race flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 8, 2010 · about 12:49 pm local time
- Place
- Minsk, Belarus · Borovaya Airfield
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Hughes 369 · all 369s on the register
- Registration
- DHDWM · no longer on the register · serial 73-0498S
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Air show or air race flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 8, 2010, at 1249 coordinated universal time (1549 local time), a Hughes 369, German registration D-HDWM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain at Borovaya Airfield (UMMB), near Minsk, Belarus. The German pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operating during an international helicopter competition under Belarus flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Belarus. Further information may be obtained from: Republic of Belarus Ministry of Transport and Communications 4, Aerodromnaya Str., 220065, Minsk, Belarus Tel: (375 17) 222 53 98 This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the government of Belarus.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during maneuvering
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Allison 250-C18B (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: UMMB Minsk
- Destination: UMMB Minsk
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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