# N9427F: 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: May 5, 2016
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9427F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9427F

## Aircraft that carried N9427F

- [Cancelled 2016-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9427F-2016-05-05): Hughes 269B, S/N 0174, built 1963. First renewal notice. Owner: [Turpin Marion W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURPIN%20MARION%20W), [Geneseo, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Geneseo)

## NTSB investigations on N9427F (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 CEN15LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA341), Aug 5, 2015: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Atkinson, IL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to intentionally fly the helicopter at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB CHI86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA236), Sep 26, 1986: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Baldwin, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78DTC15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DTC15), Mar 3, 1978: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Douglas, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71DXM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DXM18), Jan 7, 1971: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Atlanta, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67A0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0010), Aug 7, 1966: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Eaverton, OR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N9427F (4)

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 20150805013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150805013449A), Aug 5, 2015: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Atkinson, IL, Destroyed. Helicopter N9427F struck a power line 30 feet above the ground and impacted the ground. Helicopter was destroyed in post crash fire. The pilot was severely…
- [Accident 19880507040629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880507040629A), May 7, 1988: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. Reported power loss and auto rotation on downwind takeoff. Tailrotor hit a vehicle then helicopter rolled over.
- [Accident 19860926048349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860926048349A), Sep 26, 1986: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Baldwin, WI, Substantial damage. The engine failed and the helicopter made a hard forced landing severing the tailboom. Piston rod had failed.
- [Accident 19780303004299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780303004299A), Mar 3, 1978: Hughes 269B (N9427F), Douglas,Wy, WY, Substantial damage. Throttle stuck in open position for unknown reason. Pilot knew of stuk throttle prior to flight.

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