# N1601Y: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: August 8, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1601Y
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1601Y

## Aircraft that carried N1601Y

- [Cancelled 2023-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1601Y-2023-08-08): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E, S/N 0216E. Owner: [Hiflite Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIFLITE%20INC), [Rochester Hills, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Rochester%20Hills)

## NTSB investigations on N1601Y (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN18LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA365), Sep 3, 2018: MD Helicopters MD-369 (N1601Y), Orchard Lake, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control and terrain clearance while in a hover after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid wildlife.
- [NTSB LAX87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA157), Mar 19, 1987: McDonnell Douglas 369E (N1601Y), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N1601Y (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19870319007469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870319007469A), Mar 19, 1987: Hughes 369E (N1601Y), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Practice quick stops to hover. Student rolled throttle back.CFI applied full power but was TO0 late to avoid impact

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