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N8968F

Cancelled 2005

Deregistered aircraft · 1973 Hughes 269C · Lycoming I0360 series

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Cancelled: June 13, 2005
Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
Serial number: 630212
Year built: 1973
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: August 13, 1973
Certificate issued: May 23, 2002
Last registry action: May 17, 2005
Mode S code: AC5F14
Owner when cancelled: Ballard Aviation Inc
Location: Wichita, KS
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelHughes 269CTCDS 4H12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming I0360 seriesTCDS 1E10 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 4

Matched to this aircraft by N8968F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI03LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWichita, KSThe premature lowering of the collective and the improper use of the cyclic during the run-on landing performed by the flight instructor, as well as the main rotor/tail boom contact. Contributing factors were the intentional run-on landing, the grass landing…Apr 7, 2003 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76AK008Accident · No injuriesClosedWichita, KSJul 7, 1975 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75FCQ24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGreenwich, KSNov 20, 1974 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCQ26Accident · No injuriesClosedWichita, KSFeb 19, 1974 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 4

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8968F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20030407005049ASfl Autorotation · Wichita, KS(-23) Mr. Letts is a helicopter flight instructor that was in the left (pilot) seat and demonstrating a touchdown autorotation to Mr. Frye. Mr. Frye was getting instruction before taking his CFI practical test the next day. The helicopter touched down with…Apr 7, 2003 · Substantial damage Accident 19750707028149ASfl Autorotation · Wichita, KSEng quit drg practice autorotation.Jul 7, 1975 · Substantial damage Accident 19741120039469ASfl Traffic Pattern · Greenwich, KSIp demo practice autorotations. Overshot spot t/d in wheatfield btwn rnwys,acft rocked fwd on skidsNov 20, 1974 · Substantial damage Accident 19740219003289ASfl Autorotation · Wichita, KSFeb 19, 1974 · Substantial damage