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 10, 2023 | Titusville, FL | N21409 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities. |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Allentown, PA | N152CC | Minor | substantial | Inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown. |
| Mar 29, 2013 | Cleveland, OH | N2065P | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare with a high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Titusville, FL | N2093U | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's landing at an unapproved location, which resulted in a ground fire from the engine exhaust. |
| Sep 25, 2008 | Titusville, FL | N1901M | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation. |
| May 29, 2008 | Reno, NV | N2024Z | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed re…The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Sep 11, 2003 | Homestead, FL | N6147Q | Minor | substantial |
the inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low press…the inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low pressure, which resulted in ground resonance and subsequent substantial damage during a run-on landing. |
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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