How many accidents has the Schweizer 269C-1 had?

The NTSB has recorded 44 events involving the Schweizer 269C-1: 3 fatal, 4 serious, 7 minor injuries, and 30 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Schweizer 269C-1 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Schweizer 269C-1 has 44 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Schweizer 269C-1 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 44 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.

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Fatal (3 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Mar 01, 2025	Alvord, TX	N2027T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 10, 2024	Boalsburg, PA	N504JN	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
May 31, 2012	Titusville, FL	N1803R	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a simulated engine-out procedure, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 26, 2012	Chesterfield, MO	N345MH	Incident	substantial	The undercharged and overcharged landing gear dampers, which allowed initiation of the ground resonance event from which the pilot was unable to recov… The undercharged and overcharged landing gear dampers, which allowed initiation of the ground resonance event from which the pilot was unable to recover due to his limited experience in helicopters. Contributing to the accident was the ineffective damper inspection conducted by the operator’s maintenance personnel and the improper overhaul procedure by the overhaul facility that resulted in overcharged dampers being provided to the operator. Also contributing was the lack of any final acceptance testing criteria for the dampers in the manufacturer’s overhaul procedure manual.
May 13, 2012	Hillsboro, OR	N61482	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm.
Mar 20, 2011	Mount Pocono, PA	N153HT	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site to practice autorotations, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during to… The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site to practice autorotations, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during touchdown.
Jan 15, 2011	Stuart, FL	N21086	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective control, which allowed the helicopter to become airborne and impact the ramp.
Oct 06, 2010	Titusville, FL	N2074B	Incident	substantial	An inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.
Aug 18, 2010	Titusville, FL	N1542D	Incident	substantial	The instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of rotor rpm and a hard landing.
Jun 21, 2010	Asheville, NC	N247FG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain forward airspeed, which resulted in a settling with power encounter.
Nov 20, 2009	Lebanon, PA	N321ET	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during the simulated engine out maneuver resulting in a hard landing.
Oct 08, 2009	Lewiston, ME	N1835E	Incident	substantial	The loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) resulting from hovering the helicopter in a tailwind.
Jun 13, 2009	Titusville, FL	N1565B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
Jul 11, 2008	Northumberland, VA	N61425	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Jul 12, 2007	Immokalee, FL	N61447	Incident	substantial	The pilot left the helicopter unattended with the engine operating which resulted in an inadvertent rollover.
Sep 10, 2006	Van Nuys, CA	N323CP	Incident	substantial	Inadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach.
Feb 15, 2006	Titusville, FL	N61431	Incident	substantial	The improper landing flare by the pilot-rated student and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated student by the certified flight instructor, re… The improper landing flare by the pilot-rated student and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated student by the certified flight instructor, resulting in the improper touchdown of the helicopter and the helicopter rolling over.
Oct 29, 2005	Titusville, FL	N1567C	Incident	substantial	The pilot-in-command's improper flare during a practice autorotative landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 09, 2005	Landrum, SC	N301MG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper use of the flight controls (collective pitch and cylic controls) during a take off to a hover resulting in the helicopter encount… The pilot's improper use of the flight controls (collective pitch and cylic controls) during a take off to a hover resulting in the helicopter encountering dynamic roll over and rolling over on its right side.
Sep 25, 2004	Burbank, CA	N61413	Incident	substantial	the failure of maintenance personnel to correctly service the forward landing gear strut dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance ins… the failure of maintenance personnel to correctly service the forward landing gear strut dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
Aug 09, 2004	Denton, TX	N204LH	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking rem… The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking remedial action.
Jun 05, 2004	Brentwood, CA	N9421K	Incident	substantial	the student's improper use of the cyclic control, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action. A factor in the ac… the student's improper use of the cyclic control, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention.
Apr 27, 2004	Van Nuys, CA	N61415	Incident	substantial	the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations… the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Oct 16, 2002	San Antonio, TX	N61463	Incident	substantial	the flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequ… the flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate preflight flight planning, which included improper fuel consumption calculations, the night light conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jul 20, 2002	Askov, MN	N897TH	Incident	substantial	Directional control not obtained/maintained during the aborted takeoff.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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