Schweizer 269C-1 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 44 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2002 | Concord, CA | N20256 | Incident | substantial | The main rotor mast support tube failure as a result of fatigue. |
| Jul 07, 2002 | Waco, TX | N61439 | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard…The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 11, 2001 | San Antonio, TX | N1234X | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 05, 2000 | BRENTWOOD, CA | N2029H | Incident | substantial |
The student's improper execution of a quick-stop maneuver in that he misjudged his altitude and failed to terminate at a stationary hover prior to des…The student's improper execution of a quick-stop maneuver in that he misjudged his altitude and failed to terminate at a stationary hover prior to descending to a low hover. This resulted in an excessive engine power requirement and the student improperly coordinated the use of the collective and anti-torque controls. |
| Apr 30, 1999 | CONCORD, CA | N6148V | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a delayed flare and the t…The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a delayed flare and the tail rotor contacting the ground. A factor was a misinterpreted communication between the flight instructor and student. |