N725M is a 1980 Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Allison 250-C20B rated at 420 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Tabor City, NC. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2006. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 46 years old
- 1 of 208 Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D
2026
2006
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The purpose of the helicopter flight was to trim trees using an external load aerial power saw. The pilot stated that as he was trimming the trees, he saw a 6 to 8 inch piece of wood/tree flying upward on the left side of the helicopter. He stated he felt a momentary vibration as the wood contacted one of the main rotor blades, then everything returned to “normal.” The pilot made a precautionary landing in a nearby field without further incident. The damage to the main rotor blade was substantial and required replacement of the blade.
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