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N8873F

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: January 8, 1998

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N8873F · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8873F now.

1998Hughes 269A · S/N 630241Cancelled Jan 8, 1998 · Triennial form not returned · Layland James D, Chatsworth, CA

NTSB investigations on N8873F · 5

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB LAX95LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Van Nuys, CAthe operation of the helicopter with improper adjustment of the landing gear and main rotor dampers due to the inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.Mar 16, 1995 · Destroyed NTSB FTW82FPJ15Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269 · Boise City, OKThe plt had completed conducting tests with dyed water to determine spray pattern & coverage after recently installing special purpose aerial application equipment. While approaching for a landing at a forward speed of 15-20 mph & descending rapidly he…Jul 17, 1982 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC760CQ73Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Alden, KSAug 7, 1976 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0016Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Richmond, ILJun 4, 1968 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3187Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Buffalo, NYAug 2, 1964 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N8873F · 3

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19950316004119AHughes 269A · Van Nuys, CAStudent touched skid lightly landing. Began oscillations until skid collapsed. Skid gear dampers out of adjustment.Mar 16, 1995 · Destroyed Accident 19820717029929AHughes 269A · Boise City, OKLanding after testing spray rig, was unable to flare due to loss of power. Helicopter rolled over forward.Jul 17, 1982 · Substantial damage Accident 19760807023229AHughes 269A · Alden, KSAug 7, 1976 · Substantial damage