Schweizer 269C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 211 events recorded from 1985 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 24, 2012 | Asheville, NC | N7505Y | Incident | substantial | The use of an aftermarket skid shoe, which resulted in the skid shoe becoming caught on a runway centerline light during the run-on landing. |
| May 24, 2012 | Piney Flats, TN | N760DA | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic’s improper maintenance of the main transmission aft pinion nut and belt drive system, which resulted in the uncoupling of the tail rotor …The mechanic’s improper maintenance of the main transmission aft pinion nut and belt drive system, which resulted in the uncoupling of the tail rotor driveshaft and the subsequent loss of helicopter control. |
| May 13, 2012 | Hillsboro, OR | N61482 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm. |
| Jul 03, 2011 | Katy, TX | N72DC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight. |
| Jun 15, 2011 | Grand Forks, ND | N2077E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from an autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action. |
| 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 16, 2010 | Englewood, CO | N20130 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during landing. |
| Oct 06, 2010 | Titusville, FL | N2074B | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Sep 20, 2010 | Schaumburg, IL | N34LB | Incident | substantial | The in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect. |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Caldwell, ID | N1534C | Incident | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate main rotor RPM, the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions, and inadequate supervision of the fl…The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate main rotor RPM, the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions, and inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| 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. |
| Aug 04, 2010 | Baldwin, FL | N6143K | Incident | substantial | A loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a hover. |
| Jul 19, 2010 | Minden, NE | N410JM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover. |
| Jul 09, 2010 | Santa Rosa, NM | N9421G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing in gusty surface winds conditions. Contributing to the accident was th…The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing in gusty surface winds conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the flight. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Asheville, NC | N247FG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain forward airspeed, which resulted in a settling with power encounter. |
| May 13, 2010 | Ormond Beach, FL | N113TA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare. |
| 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. |
| Sep 05, 2009 | Preston, TX | N626LH | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 27, 2009 | West Palm Beach, FL | N9421G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 13, 2009 | Titusville, FL | N1565B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover. |
| Apr 22, 2009 | Las Vegas, NV | N17YS | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. |