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N8976F

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: September 18, 1997

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

Aircraft that carried N8976F · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8976F now.

1997Hughes 269C · S/N 1130252Cancelled Sep 18, 1997 · Exported to Australia · Midwest Helicopters Inc, Nisswa, MN

NTSB investigations on N8976F · 2

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB MKC85LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · West Liberty, IAOn a downwind swath run the helicopter experienced an eng failure and the plt entered an autorotation. The plt then made a hard landing which resulted in substantial damage. Inspection of the engine revealed that the nut which retains the gear to crankshaft…May 29, 1985 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FQG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Paducah, TXApr 7, 1978 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N8976F · 2

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

Accident 19850529043779AHughes 269C · West Liberty, IALoss of power during swath run. Rolled over after autorotation. Crankshaft end gear separated from bolt attachment.May 29, 1985 · Substantial damage Accident 19780407011909AHughes 269A · Paducah, TXApr 7, 1978 · Substantial damage