# N8873F: 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: January 8, 1998
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8873F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8873F

## Aircraft that carried N8873F

- [Cancelled 1998-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8873F-1998-01-08): Hughes 269A, S/N 630241. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Layland James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAYLAND%20JAMES%20D), [Chatsworth, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chatsworth)

## NTSB investigations on N8873F (5)

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 LAX95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA136), Mar 16, 1995: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Van Nuys, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the 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…
- [NTSB FTW82FPJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPJ15), Jul 17, 1982: Hughes 269 (N8873F), Boise City, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC760CQ73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC760CQ73), Aug 7, 1976: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Alden, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0016-109462), Jun 4, 1968: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Richmond, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3187), Aug 2, 1964: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Buffalo, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8873F (3)

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 19950316004119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950316004119A), Mar 16, 1995: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Van Nuys, CA, Destroyed. Student touched skid lightly landing. Began oscillations until skid collapsed. Skid gear dampers out of adjustment.
- [Accident 19820717029929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820717029929A), Jul 17, 1982: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Boise City, OK, Substantial damage. Landing after testing spray rig, was unable to flare due to loss of power. Helicopter rolled over forward.
- [Accident 19760807023229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760807023229A), Aug 7, 1976: Hughes 269A (N8873F), Alden, KS, Substantial damage

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