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 13, 2010 | Ormond Beach, FL | N113TA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare. |
| Apr 04, 2010 | Idledale, CO | N67TK | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial actions to regain rotor rpm, resulting in a rapid descent and hard landing. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Grantsville, MD | N3275M | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obta…The pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an Airmet for turbulence along the route of flight prior to departure and while enroute. |
| 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 26, 2009 | Quarryville, PA | N233JA | Minor | substantial | An untrained bystander's attempt to marshal the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's inadvertent encounter with an object. |
| Sep 22, 2009 | Blackpool, UK | G-LINX | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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 18, 2009 | Naples, FL | N9421K | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Co…A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that improper hardware were installed at both magnetos, and his failure to detect fracture of the clamping flange of the right magneto. |
| 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. |
| Apr 01, 2009 | Kilshanchoe, EI | EI-CZL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | This is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish government. |
| Dec 31, 2008 | Panama City, FL | N36254 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an out-of-ground-effect hover. |
| Sep 25, 2008 | Titusville, FL | N1901M | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation. |
| Jul 11, 2008 | Northumberland, VA | N61425 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Buffalo, WY | N432MS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's attempted downwind takeoff that resulted in an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Cedar Valley, UT | N54LC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. |
| 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. |
| May 27, 2008 | Mt. Olive, AL | N368HF | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with ground resonance. |
| Apr 22, 2008 | Athens, GR | SX-HNB | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 29, 2008 | Las Vegas, NV | N958CP | Minor | substantial |
The certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and inadequate supervision while landing on a pinnacle. Factors contributing to the acc…The certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and inadequate supervision while landing on a pinnacle. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the student's failure to maintain rotor rpm. |
| Dec 05, 2007 | Hazelton, IN | N75068 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed during the intentional autorotation, and his subsequent inability to reduce the descent rate…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed during the intentional autorotation, and his subsequent inability to reduce the descent rate prior to impact. A contributing factor was the intentional autorotation initiated by the pilot. |
| Nov 21, 2007 | Newberg, OR | N61480 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's inadvertent application of the fuel shut off valve during flight. Contributing to the accident were the locations of the heater a…The student pilot's inadvertent application of the fuel shut off valve during flight. Contributing to the accident were the locations of the heater and fuel shutoff controls. |
| Jul 23, 2007 | Ormond Beach, FL | N171TA | Minor | substantial | The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |