# N9303F: 1963 Hughes 269B, registration cancelled 2013-05-22

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 22, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Hughes 269B](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b) (registry code 4470502)
- Engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4H12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4H12), [TCDS 1E10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 113-0005
- Year built: 1963
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Multiple
- Airworthiness date: April 22, 1970
- Certificate issued: April 2, 1981
- Last registry action: March 17, 2009
- Mode S code: ACE870
- Owner when cancelled: [Broomes Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOMES%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [Sale City, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sale%20City)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 31.2524° N, 84.0485° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 31784, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9303F
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9303F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9303F-2013-05-22

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Hughes 269B: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 ATL86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA044), Dec 18, 1985: Hughes 269B (N9303F), Stone Mountain, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80DLA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DLA13), Sep 3, 1980: Hughes 269B (N9303F), Meigs, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0001), Jul 1, 1966: Hughes 269B (N9303F), Little Rock, AR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19851218065119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851218065119A), Dec 18, 1985: Hughes 269B (N9303F), Stone Mountain, GA, Destroyed. While using improper refueling procedure with engine running a fuel spill ignited. Fire extinguishers inadequate.
- [Accident 19800903039629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800903039629A), Sep 3, 1980: Hughes 269B (N9303F), Meigs, GA, Substantial damage. Vibration in flight. Landed, tail boom fell off. Boom fitting failed from worn out tail rotor bearing vibration.

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