# Hughes 269C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 4470504
- Manufacturer (registry): HUGHES
- Model: 269C
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 64 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 4H12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4H12) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Schweizer RSG LLC
- Registered aircraft: 74
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2017-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-06): Main Rotor Drive System · Sikorsky 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Aug 25, 2017
- [AD 2015-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-23-01): Tail Rotor Drive · Sikorsky 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Dec 15, 2015
- [AD 2011-12-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-16): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 2 more. Effective Jul 21, 2011
- [AD 2005-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-12): Lateral control trim actuator assembly · Schweizer 269C, 269C-1 and 269D. Effective Jun 2, 2005
- [AD 2003-13-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-15-R1): Aft cluster fittings · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Aug 10, 2004
- [AD 2000-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-05): Tail Rotor Swashplate Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 19, 2000
- [AD 98-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-11): Main Rotor Blade · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 2 more. Effective Oct 7, 1998
- [AD 97-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-23-06): Ring Gear Teeth Inspection · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Dec 10, 1997
- [AD 95-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-02): Main Rotor Drive Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Nov 17, 1995
- [AD 95-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-12): Clutch Control Spring Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Mar 1, 1995
- [AD 94-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-16-04): Tail Rotor Pedal support Structure · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Oct 5, 1994
- [AD 94-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-12-06): Lower Pulley Bearings · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Sep 19, 1994
- [AD 94-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-13-04): Clutch Control Spring Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1994
- [AD 93-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-11): Fuel Pump Drain Tube Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective May 25, 1993
- [AD 91-05-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-05-18): Tailboom · Schweizer 269C. Effective Mar 29, 1991
- [AD 89-20-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-20-03-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Feb 22, 1991
- [AD 90-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-09-07): Cyclic Control Rod Assembly · Schweizer 269C. Effective Oct 3, 1990
- [AD 90-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-06-10): Throttle Cable Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Apr 6, 1990
- [AD 88-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-04): Aft Cluster Fittings · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988
- [AD 88-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-02): Tail Rotor Retention Strap · Schweizer 269C. Effective Jun 10, 1988
- [AD 82-15-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-15-01-R1): Main Transmission · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Oct 4, 1982
- [AD 82-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-15-03): Rotor System · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Jul 16, 1982
- [AD 81-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-17-01): Starting Vibrator Assemblies · Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, B-2, B-2A and 49 more. Effective Aug 13, 1981
- [AD 79-23-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-23-03-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Nov 19, 1979
- [AD 78-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-04): Tail Rotor Hub Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 6 more. Effective Dec 27, 1978
- [AD 78-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-04): Pinion Assemblies · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Dec 18, 1978
- [AD 78-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-02-02): Tail Rotor Control Pedals · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Jan 24, 1978
- [AD 77-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-07-01): Clutch Actuator · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Apr 4, 1977
- [AD 76-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-10-02): Lateral control · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective May 21, 1976
- [AD 74-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-21-04): Canopy Slats · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Apr 4, 1975
- [AD 75-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-12): Actuator and Cover · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Mar 7, 1975
- [AD 73-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-11-01): Idler Pulley Bearing Failure · Schweizer 269C. Effective May 21, 1973

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2011-01-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-52) (historical): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 2 more
- [AD 2003-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-15) (historical): Tailboom Support Strut or Lug on Cluster Fitting · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Aug 12, 2003
- [AD 2001-25-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-25-52) (historical): Strut Clevis Lug on Center Frame Aft Cluster Fitting · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective May 8, 2002
- [AD 99-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-10) (historical): Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 2, 1999
- [AD 93-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-17-13) (historical): Lower Coupling Drive Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more. Effective Oct 20, 1993
- [AD 76-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-18-01) (historical): Tail boom support strut · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 7, 1976

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5)

- [SAIB SW-17-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-29): Landing Gear Dampers Inspection. Issued Oct 10, 2017
- [SAIB SW-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-12): Conducting Engine Failure Simulation in Helicopters with Reciprocating Engines.. Issued Jan 12, 2012
- [SAIB SW-09-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-09-44): Cabin door. Issued Jul 28, 2009
- [SAIB NE-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-05): . Issued Oct 21, 2004
- [SAIB SW-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-13): . Issued Nov 7, 2003

## Registered aircraft (74, first 50)

- [N1093Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1093Y): [Schweizer Rsg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEIZER%20RSG%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1981, S/N 411045
- [N1098N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1098N): [Del Rio Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEL%20RIO%20AVIATION), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), built 1981, S/N 311038
- [N1103T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1103T): [Davis Rickey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20RICKEY%20L), [Weatherford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weatherford), S/N 1100983
- [N1104Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104Z): [Electrical Systems Of Wy Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELECTRICAL%20SYSTEMS%20OF%20WY%20INC), [Gillette, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Gillette), built 1980, S/N 1000973
- [N1107V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1107V): [Darkstar Drones LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARKSTAR%20DRONES%20LLC), [Brewton, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Brewton), built 1981, S/N 1201015
- [N24TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24TP): [Flying Z Ranch LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20Z%20RANCH%20LLC), [Douglas, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Douglas), built 1974, S/N 340283
- [N269GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269GL): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 1040367
- [N269H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269H): [Vertical Development LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20DEVELOPMENT%20LLC), [Birmingham, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Birmingham), built 1978, S/N 780715
- [N269JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269JP): [Brones Jon P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRONES%20JON%20P), [Blanco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Blanco), built 1977, S/N 670611
- [N269SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269SF): [Harvey Kandace](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARVEY%20KANDACE), [Snohomish, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Snohomish), built 1979, S/N 690795
- [N269TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269TT): [Sharmark LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARMARK%20LLC), [Dry Ridge, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Dry%20Ridge), built 1978, S/N 680695
- [N269VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269VT): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, built 1986, S/N S 1229
- [N296C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N296C): [Patriot Marine LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATRIOT%20MARINE%20LLC), [New Haven, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20Haven), S/N 711072
- [N300DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300DS): [Ellis Thomas Troy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIS%20THOMAS%20TROY), [Slidell, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Slidell), built 1974, S/N 1140379
- [N300GU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300GU): [Schewizer Rsg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHEWIZER%20RSG%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 310105
- [N300NB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300NB): [Mcilrath Thor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCILRATH%20THOR), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), built 1980, S/N 1100981
- [N340DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N340DC): [Itb Sokolowski LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ITB%20SOKOLOWSKI%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1977, S/N 970634
- [N34LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34LB): [Venture Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTURE%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [West Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/West%20Lafayette), built 1978, S/N 780714
- [N361BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N361BH): [Dixon Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIXON%20THOMAS%20R), [Lance Creek, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Lance%20Creek), S/N 180663
- [N3626B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3626B): [Barney Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNEY%20THOMAS%20E), [Cresco, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Cresco), built 1985, S/N S1196
- [N367RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N367RW): [Spies Robert Charles Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIES%20ROBERT%20CHARLES%20SR), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), S/N 870627
- [N451MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451MC): [Aero-Tech Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO-TECH%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Kingstree, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Kingstree), S/N 340287
- [N4853S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4853S): [Turley Gregory D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURLEY%20GREGORY%20D), [Pell City, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Pell%20City), built 1977, S/N 870625
- [N500HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500HS): [Daniels Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIELS%20RICHARD%20L), [Bow, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bow), S/N 170554
- [N5015V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5015V): [Foos LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOOS%20LLC), [Vancouver, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Vancouver), S/N 611058
- [N5160N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5160N): [Fox Judy S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOX%20JUDY%20S), [Ridgefield, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ridgefield), S/N 1076
- [N526LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N526LW): [N526lw LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N526LW%20LLC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1981, S/N 511051
- [N536X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N536X): [Del Rio Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEL%20RIO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), built 1977, S/N 170574
- [N556B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N556B): [Kd Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KD%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Shingleton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Shingleton), built 1986, S/N S1235
- [N58160](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58160): [Brb Flight Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRB%20FLIGHT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Laguna Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Laguna%20Beach), built 1974, S/N 740324
- [N58174](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58174): [Castle Farms Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20FARMS%20INC), [Sunnyside, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sunnyside), S/N 480685
- [N58206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58206): [Kiwi Choppers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIWI%20CHOPPERS%20LLC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1978, S/N 190768
- [N58208](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58208): [Smith Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Cotulla, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cotulla), built 1979, S/N 390780
- [N58281](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58281): [Lueck Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUECK%20THOMAS%20J), [Cedar Rapids, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Cedar%20Rapids), built 1978, S/N 1180734
- [N58319](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58319): [Schweizer Rsg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEIZER%20RSG%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1979, S/N 390761
- [N58344](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58344): [Wolff Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLFF%20SCOTT%20A), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), S/N 1090836
- [N58359](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58359): [Warner Robert G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARNER%20ROBERT%20G%20JR), [Broomall, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Broomall), built 1979, S/N 1290861
- [N58363](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58363): [Hartle Aaron Duane](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTLE%20AARON%20DUANE), [Vicksburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Vicksburg), built 1979, S/N 690796
- [N58371](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58371): [Bilton Aircraft Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILTON%20AIRCRAFT%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Umatilla, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Umatilla), built 1979, S/N 690794
- [N58384](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58384): [Sonnichsen Landen D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONNICHSEN%20LANDEN%20D), [Delta Junction, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Delta%20Junction), S/N 990829
- [N58397](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58397): [Frost Darrell G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FROST%20DARRELL%20G), [Atlanta, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Atlanta), built 1979, S/N 1090833
- [N6163E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6163E): [Price Keith E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRICE%20KEITH%20E), [Ossian, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Ossian), S/N 720151
- [N64732](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64732): [A And J Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20AND%20J%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Okeechobee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Okeechobee), built 1974, S/N 840341
- [N7419F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7419F): [Smith Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Cotulla, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cotulla), built 1977, S/N 670606
- [N7446F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7446F): [Air Sprayers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20SPRAYERS%20INC), [Two Buttes, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Two%20Buttes), S/N 560504
- [N7452F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7452F): [Reep Nic K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REEP%20NIC%20K), [Yakima, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Yakima), S/N 760522
- [N7463F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7463F): [Wendling Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENDLING%20MARK%20A), [Bryant, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Bryant), built 1976, S/N 860534
- [N7465F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7465F): [Smith Norman L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20NORMAN%20L), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N 860530
- [N7482F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7482F): [Schweizer Rsg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEIZER%20RSG%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 170576
- [N7489F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7489F): [Coldwell Jerry Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLDWELL%20JERRY%20LEE), [Jordan, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Jordan), built 1977, S/N 570595

All 74: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (292, newest 50)

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 ERA27LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA013), Oct 15, 2026: Hughes 269C (N9655F), Gastonia, NC, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR23LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA105), Feb 6, 2023: Hughes 269C (N7452F), Yakima, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid a powerline while flying at low altitude over a river.
- [NTSB WPR21LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA086), Jan 13, 2021: Hughes 269C (N7480F), Spanish Fork, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB GAA18CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA168), Mar 14, 2018: Hughes 269 (N11047), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA060), Nov 22, 2017: Hughes 300 (N9685F), Woodlawn, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CEN17LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA229), Jun 10, 2017: Hughes 269C (N7482F), Tallulah, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to reset the cyclic trim before takeoff, which resulted in ground resonance.
- [NTSB CEN16FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA315), Aug 10, 2016: Hughes 269C (N9277R), Howe, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The improper execution of an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of…
- [NTSB GAA16CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA363), Jul 1, 2016: Hughes 269C (N9658F), Cullman, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter flight instructor candidate's improper execution of the autorotation, resulting in abnormal ground contact and subsequent damage to the vertical stabilizer and tail rotor drive…
- [NTSB GAA15CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA197), Jul 21, 2015: Hughes 269C (N58397), Atlanta, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA204), Jul 1, 2015: Hughes 269C (N9490F), Asotin, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB WPR14LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA340), Aug 11, 2014: Hughes 269C (N7432F), Darrington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to secure the throttle mount bracket during a recent engine installation, which resulted in the loss of throttle movement and an inability to control engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA160), Mar 25, 2013: Hughes 269C (N90570), Rialto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering in a hover.
- [NTSB ERA12LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA477), Jul 24, 2012: Hughes 269C (N9679F), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to assure that the lateral friction control was released prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR12FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA191), May 2, 2012: Hughes 269C (N380TL), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA181), Mar 5, 2012: Sikorsky 269C (N1099N), Staples, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper descent rate during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the inflight vibrations and loss of torque pedal…
- [NTSB WPR11LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA462), Sep 22, 2011: Hughes 269C (N1088Y), Ramona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to follow the proper procedure while demonstrating a practice autorotation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA325), Jul 12, 2011: Hughes 269C (N3623Z), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect at low altitude, which resulted in the helicopter settling into trees.
- [NTSB CEN10LA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA560), Sep 20, 2010: Schweizer 269C (N34LB), Schaumburg, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB CEN09LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA558), Sep 2, 2009: Hughes 269C (N58163), Arapahoe, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: A sudden vibration for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA202), Mar 11, 2009: Hughes 269C (N64731), El Indio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.
- [NTSB LAX07CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA267), Sep 3, 2007: Hughes 269C (N58332), Ramona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA050), Dec 30, 2006: Hughes 269C (N9655F), Mineral Wells, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of control as result of loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB DFW05CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA168), Jun 23, 2005: Hughes 269C (N7487F), Bruceville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's improper flare during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factor was, the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA080), Jun 15, 2005: Schweizer 269C (N311CP), Pueblo, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted autorotation after the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the…
- [NTSB DEN05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA052), Jan 29, 2005: Hughes 269C (N9688F), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were low rotor rpm, low airspeed, and the…
- [NTSB LAX05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA039), Nov 22, 2004: Schweizer 269C (N45012), Rialto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA008), Oct 10, 2004: Hughes 269C (N7423F), Minerva, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.
- [NTSB SEA04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA011), Oct 26, 2003: Hughes 269C (N7452F), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a practice auto rotation landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA233), Sep 28, 2003: Hughes 269C (N9620F), Gail, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA264), Aug 25, 2003: Hughes 269C (N58363), Columbia, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's improper execution of the autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's delayed remedial action and supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA158), Jul 28, 2003: Hughes 269C (N171FF), Melba, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Factors contributing to the accident were the corn crop, and the pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid…
- [NTSB SEA03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA156), Jul 25, 2003: Hughes 269C (N500HS), Marblemount, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial failure of a magneto during hover taxi over water, leading to a forced landing in shallow water near the shoreline. Factors include the aircraft being over a lake at the time that the…
- [NTSB DEN03FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA090), May 28, 2003: Hughes 269C (N9643F), Watkins, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of both pilots to initiate a timely recovery from a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB CHI03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA098), Apr 7, 2003: Schweizer 269C (N8968F), Wichita, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB MIA02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA070), Mar 24, 2002: Hughes 269C (N7490F), Bessemer, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the student's rotorcraft control, resulting in an abrupt cyclic input causing a tail rotor strike of the terrain while entering a hover, and…
- [NTSB FTW02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA038), Nov 17, 2001: Hughes 269C (N9294F), Richmond, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA205), Sep 8, 2001: Hughes 269-C (N7472F), Lubbock, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was a malfunction of the spray system.
- [NTSB DEN01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA150), Aug 21, 2001: Hughes 269C (N502AA), Tucumcari, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the unsuccessful low altitude flight maneuver, and the high density altitude weather conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA095), Aug 7, 2001: Hughes 269C (N3626B), Lewiston, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the simulated forced landing. Also causal in the accident was the failure of both pilots to recognize the total loss of engine power and the CFI's…
- [NTSB LAX01LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA255), Jul 21, 2001: Hughes 269C (N5015V), Tracy, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare during an autorotation demonstration. Factors were shifting winds and an excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB NYC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA131), May 28, 2001: Hughes 269C (N9660F), Fairfield, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA053), Dec 4, 2000: Hughes 269C (N1097N), Carlsbad, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The CFI's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the student's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX00LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA328), Sep 7, 2000: Hughes 269C (N50638), Rancho Murieta, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise, which subsequently led to a wire strike.
- [NTSB LAX00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA226), Jun 14, 2000: Hughes 269C (N9692F), Santa Clarita, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Settling with power precipitated by a wind direction change during the approach to land sequence and the check pilot's delayed remedial action to correct the event. Factors in the accident were crew…
- [NTSB DEN00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA083), May 3, 2000: Hughes 269C (N1098B), Loveland, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot misjudged the run on landing during a full autorotation. Factors were a total loss of power for unknown reasons and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA131), May 3, 2000: Hughes 269C (N456EM), Aberdeen, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: the ground resonance encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA181), May 1, 2000: Hughes 269C (N5395S), Rialto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student's misjudged altitude and failure to maintain rotor rpm while practicing an autorotation, and, the instructor's delayed remedial corrective action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB MIA00GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA121), Mar 27, 2000: Hughes 269C (N1110N), Del Rio, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the in-flight loss of engine power and rotor rpm.
- [NTSB SEA00FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA038), Jan 18, 2000: Hughes 269C (N9297F), Sherwood, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots failure to arrest the helicopter's descent rate during a planned approach to a hover. Factors include uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA044), Dec 13, 1999: Hughes 269C (N58408), Salina, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.

All 292: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (355, newest 50)

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 20250821017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250821017069A), Aug 21, 2025: Hughes 269C (N9623F), Fallsburg, NY, No damage. After deboarding passenger upon landing while conducting operations under 91.147. Pilot was "guarding controls" with the rotorcraft at idle while the other…
- [Incident 20250812010109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250812010109I), Aug 12, 2025: Hughes 269C (N75054), Gettysburg, PA, Substantial damage. On August 12th, 2025, the airman was conducting a maintenance ground run in helicopter [privacy data omitted] at the Gettysburg Airport. The purpose of the…
- [Incident 20230205001859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230205001859I), Feb 5, 2023: Hughes 269C (N7452F), Yakima, WA, Minor damage. Aircraft struck a wire during low flight over the naches river nw of Yakima, WA.
- [Accident 20210112001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210112001919A), Jan 12, 2021: Hughes 269C (N7480F), Spanish Fork, UT, Substantial damage. The crew was conducting required training in preparation for the students category and class rating check ride in two days. The crew practiced several…
- [Accident 20180314023949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180314023949A), Mar 14, 2018: Hughes 269C (N11047), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. During hover taxi pilot allowed ex-army pilot to have the controls. The aircraft immediately dove into the ground.
- [Accident 20171122019709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171122019709A), Nov 22, 2017: Hughes 269C (N9685F), Woodlawn, VA, Destroyed. While on a short final approach to a landing area, the pilot attempted to enter into a hover while out of ground effect. Due to gusty winds and being out of…
- [Accident 20170610009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170610009439A), Jun 10, 2017: Hughes 269C (N7482F), Tallulah, LA, Substantial damage. When interviewed, the [privacy data omitted]pilot explained that he had flown in to talullah and shut down the helicopter to attend a gathering for a few…
- [Accident 20160809012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160809012999A), Aug 9, 2016: Hughes 269C (N9277R), Howe, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The 14 CFR part 91 instructional flight originated from the aircraft [privacy data omitted] student?s residence in rural Howe, Texas. The instructor reduced…
- [Accident 20160701011079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160701011079A), Jul 1, 2016: Hughes 269C (N9658F), Cullman, AL, Substantial damage. While in the flare at the completion of a practice autorotation the tail rotor contacted the ground. This produced a rapid rotation of the helicopter. The…
- [Incident 20151026020579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151026020579I), Oct 26, 2015: Hughes 269C (N269TT), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. CFI and student departed Falcon field on the gecko 1 departure and arrived at the yankee one pattern (echo ramp). CFI had student demonstrate a few normal…
- [Accident 20150721013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150721013249A), Jul 21, 2015: Hughes 269C (N58397), Atlanta, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot and his mechanic departed ata and landed in an open area inside Atlanta, TX city limits. Upon landing the tail struck the ground. The tail rotor…
- [Accident 20150701009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150701009599A), Jul 1, 2015: Hughes 269C (N9490F), Asotin, WA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. The helicopter departed lewiston ?nez perce county regional airport (lws) at 1000L and was reported overdue by the owner later that day. The wreckage was…
- [Incident 20140823015829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140823015829I), Aug 23, 2014: Hughes 269C (N34LB), Hanover Park, IL, Minor damage. During cruise flight the pilot noticed engine RPM was lower than expected. The pilot rolled on power but RPM did not increase. The pilot initiated an…
- [Accident 20140811013229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140811013229A), Aug 11, 2014: Hughes 269C (N7432F), Darington, WA, Substantial damage. The nuts securing the throttle suport bracket vibrated loose causing the bracket to come off the mount studs and loss of throttle control.
- [Incident 20140126000369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140126000369I), Jan 26, 2014: Hughes 269C (N9658F), Cullman, AL, Minor damage. Minor damage to blade tip caps, and 3 inch scrape approximately 1/16 inch deep on upper left tailboom just forward of tailrotor arc. According to DPE in the…
- [Incident 20131123025869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131123025869I), Nov 23, 2013: Hughes 269C (N368RW), Bakersfield, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot reported to ATC that "on landing runway 30L a bolt that stabilizes the rotor blade was dislodged. When powering up the helicopter for departure,…
- [Accident 20130325003729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130325003729A), Mar 25, 2013: Hughes 269C (N90570), Rialto, CA, Substantial damage. Rialto, CA. (L67): prior to take-off the student pilot attempted a 360 degree clearing turn to the right. At approximately 180 degrees the rotation accelerated…
- [Accident 20120724014949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120724014949A), Jul 24, 2012: Hughes 269C (N9679F), St. Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. On July 24, 2012 at approximately 1850 EST local time, a Hughes 300C helicopter, N9679F, s/n 310103, [privacy data omitted], crashed while hovering in St.…
- [Accident 20120502009279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120502009279A), May 2, 2012: Hughes 269C (N380TL), Phoenix, AZ, Destroyed. Pilot was flying aerial photo flight with photographer on board. In cruise flight, pilot felt airframe vibration and metalic "clunk" from rear of aircraft…
- [Incident 20120421006789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120421006789I), Apr 21, 2012: Hughes 269C (N34LB), Schaumburg, IL, Minor damage. Tail rotor and vertical stabilizer struck landing dolly during lift off.
- [Accident 20120305028769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120305028769A), Mar 5, 2012: Hughes 269C (N1099N), Staples, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot said that they were flying straight and level around 500 feet. They heard a metal pop sound and the aircraft went tinto a vigorous vibration and loss of…
- [Accident 20110922022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110922022609A), Sep 22, 2011: Hughes 269C (N1088Y), Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. During auto rotation landing for instruction pilot stated thate the engine quit causing aircraft to crash into a cow pasture
- [Accident 20110712013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110712013679A), Jul 12, 2011: Hughes 269C (N3623Z), Wenatchee, WA, Substantial damage. During helicopter cherry drying operations a 1984 HU-269 settled into the trees causing substantial damage, and minor injuries to the two occupants. The pilot…
- [Accident 20100920047219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100920047219A), Sep 20, 2010: Hughes 269C (N34LB), Schaumburg, IL, Substantial damage. This was the third flight of the day. The student pilot performed the preflight inspection under the supervision of the flight instructor. The student pilot…
- [Accident 20090902018149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090902018149A), Sep 2, 2009: Hughes 269C (N58163), Arapahoe, NE, Substantial damage. The pilot was beginning an approach to the airport at 500 feet AGL when he heard a bank and felt vibrations. He entered an auto-rotation towards a field east…
- [Accident 20090311003809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090311003809A), Mar 11, 2009: Hughes 269C (N64731), El Indio, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot of the Hughes 269C was attempting to land on a homemade trailer, with high winds, rain and foggy canopy. The pilot had trouble controlling the…
- [Accident 20070903021729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903021729A), Sep 3, 2007: Hughes 269C (N58332), Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 3, 2007, a certified flight instructor was training a private pilot rated helicopter pilot in preparation for a commercial rotorcraft…
- [Accident 20061230025989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061230025989A), Dec 30, 2006: Hughes 269C (N9655F), Mineral Wells, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On 12/30/06, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was hovering N9655F approximately 10 feet above the ramp at the Mineral Wells Airport. He inserted left…
- [Accident 20050622034209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050622034209A), Jun 22, 2005: Hughes 269C (N7487F), Bruceville, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On June 22, 2005, at approximately 1945 local, a Hughes, HU-269-C helicopter was destroyed during a 14 CFR part 61 instruction flight in the vicinity of…
- [Accident 20050614013739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050614013739A), Jun 14, 2005: Hughes 269C (N311CP), Pueblo, CO, Destroyed. (-23) On June 14, 2005, at approximately 1905 mountain daylight time, a Hughes 269C, N311CP, operated by silver state helicopters, was destroyed when it…
- [Accident 20050129001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050129001539A), Jan 29, 2005: Hughes 269C (N9688F), Denver, CO, Destroyed. (-23) On Saturday, January 29, 2005, at approximately 1845 UTC, N9688F, a Hughes helicopter model 269C impacted the ground during autorotation training at…
- [Accident 20041122029559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041122029559A), Nov 22, 2004: Hughes 269C (N45012), Rialto, CA, Destroyed. (-23) During take-off the pilot encountered a loss of RPM when transitioning from a hover to forward flight causing a forced landing onto a steep hillside.…
- [Accident 20041010029319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041010029319A), Oct 10, 2004: Hughes 269C (N7423F), Minerva, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Started to take-off when he was light on the skids it went nose heavy. He pulled back and the skids and tail rotor dug into the ground and subsequently…
- [Accident 20031026026899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031026026899A), Oct 26, 2003: Hughes 269C (N7452F), Hillsboro, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) During an instructional, while hover taxiing, the instructor initiated a hovering autorotation, on touchdown, the skids sank into the soft surface…
- [Accident 20030928022709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030928022709A), Sep 28, 2003: Hughes 269C (N9620F), Gail, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 28, 2003, Hughes aircraft, N9620F, attempted take-off from a transport trailer located 6 miles north of Gail, Texas. Immediately as the…
- [Accident 20030825020949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030825020949A), Aug 25, 2003: Hughes 269C (N58363), Columbia, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Instructional flight, steve dunbar acting as the CFI. The private helicopter rated pilot was acting as PIC and was performing a power off autorotation.…
- [Accident 20030728036749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030728036749A), Jul 28, 2003: Hughes 269C (N171FF), Melba, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was heading north at two feet above corn stalks at 30 KTS, and started a cyclic climb to gain altitude, looking for wires aligned at north end…
- [Accident 20030724018179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030724018179A), Jul 24, 2003: Hughes 269C (N500HS), Olsen Lake, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) While hovering over lake looking for a place to land pilot experienced gradual RPM decrease and put the rotorcraft down in the water. Olsen Lake is at…
- [Accident 20030528010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528010329A), May 28, 2003: Hughes 269C (N9643F), Denver, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On may 28, 2003 at approximately 0900 a helicopter was observed flying a pattern that a.m. in what was termed training for a "helicopter commercial…
- [Accident 20030407005049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030407005049A), Apr 7, 2003: Hughes 269C (N8968F), Wichita, KS, Substantial damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20020324004179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020324004179A), Mar 24, 2002: Hughes 269C (N7490F), Bessemer, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) Dual flight instruction period to practice autorotations with power recoveries. Student over controlled with aft cyclic, resulting in tail boom ground…
- [Accident 20011117037809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011117037809A), Nov 17, 2001: Hughes 269C (N9294F), Richmond, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) On November 17, 2001, approximately 1800 central standard time, a Hughes 269C helicopter, N9294F, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines…
- [Accident 20010908025489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010908025489A), Sep 8, 2001: Hughes 269C (N7472F), Lubbock, TX, No damage. (-23) Pilot had just started the first spray pass in this field, he had flown several flights earlier in the day. He was about 800 feet into the field when he…
- [Accident 20010821024759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010821024759A), Aug 21, 2001: Hughes 269C (N502AA), Tucumcari, NM, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 21, 2001, at approximately 0930 mountain daylight time, a Hughes 269C helicopter, N502AA, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain…
- [Accident 20010807022199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010807022199A), Aug 7, 2001: Hughes 269C (N3626B), Lewiston, NY, No damage. (-23) On Tuesday, August 7, 2001, a Hughes model 269C helicopter, N3626B, operated by Mr. Ronald steen as a rating candidate, and Mr. David torrey as the pilot…
- [Accident 20010721017879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010721017879A), Jul 21, 2001: Hughes 269C (N5015V), Tracy, CA, No damage. (.19) On July 21, 2001, at 1145 hours pacific daylight time, a Hughes 269C,N5015V, was substantially damaged when it landed hard and rolled over during an…
- [Accident 20010528010219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010528010219A), May 28, 2001: Hughes 269C (N9660F), Cox Creek, KY, No damage. (-23)On may 28, 2001, about 1400 EDT, a Hughes 296C, N9660F was substantially damaged it struck wires while taking off from a private field near cox' Creek,…
- [Incident 20010309005739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010309005739I), Mar 9, 2001: Hughes 269C (N269MG), Norwood, MA, Minor damage. (-23) CFI was giving dual instruction to pilot who was being checked out I n the Hughes 300 helicopter. CFI told pilot that all he needed to complete his…
- [Accident 20001204024669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001204024669A), Dec 4, 2000: Hughes 269C (N1097N), Carlsbad, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) During a power-off touchdown autorotation, the a/c landed hard with excessive tail-low attitude and low rotor RPM. The main rotor severed the tail boom.…
- [Accident 20000907039699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000907039699A), Sep 7, 2000: Hughes 269C (N50638), Rancho Murieta, CA, No damage. (-23)Helicopter struck high tension power lines, subsequently crashed in a field and burned. Injuries were fatal to the pilot.

All 355: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (118, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2026F00166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00166), Jul 28, 2026: SUPPORT FRAME. CRACKED. LEFT AFT AIRFRAME CLUSTER FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO REAR CROSSMEMBER, LANDING GEAR, AND TAIL-BOOM SUPPORT STRUT WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING A VISUAL PREFLIGHT INSPE
- [SDR BY8S2014092600566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BY8S2014092600566), Sep 13, 2014: MAGNETO. FAILED. COMPLETE RT MAGNETO IGNITION FAILURE/NO OUTPUT. MAGNETO FAILED PRIOR TO SCHEDULED HOUR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2014FA0000546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000546), Sep 13, 2014: MAGNETO. FAILED. COMPLETE RT MAGNETO IGNITION FAILURE WITH NO OUTPUT. MAGNETO FAILED PRIOR TO SCHEDULED INSPECTION.
- [SDR FAA20140910000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA20140910000001), Aug 23, 2014: SENSOR. DETACHED. THE ENGINE STOPPED DUE TO LACK OF OIL. THE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND CRUSH WASHER WERE FOUND HANGING BY ITS ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- [SDR 2011FA0000183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000183), Mar 18, 2011: TAIL ROTOR. DAMAGED. ODOR OF BURNING LUBRICANT, EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, FORCED A SUCCESSFUL OFF AIRPORT LANDING. FOUND AFT "H" FRAME BEARING, PN 269A5050-56, SEIZED, OVERHEATED, DRIVES
- [SDR 2011FA0000027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000027), Jan 14, 2011: THRUST BEARING. MISMANUFACTURED. (OG5S) DURING 800 HR, 12 AND 24 MONTH INSP, THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT WAS FOUND TO BE WORN JUST ABOVE THE MAIN ROTOR THRUST BEARING. UPON FUTHER INSP, THE WEAR
- [SDR 2010FA0001006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001006), Sep 17, 2010: PIN. WORN. DURING 200 HR INSP WEAR MARKS WERE FOUND ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FUEL TANKS, CAUSED BY ATTACH PIN PN MS20392-2C47 USED ON STRAP ASSY. PN 269A8329-23. DETAILED INS
- [SDR 2010FA0000443](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000443), Apr 30, 2010: STRUT. BROKEN. (OG5S) DURING UNSCHEDULED MX THE LOWER DRIVE SUPPORT STRUT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED 90 PERCENT THROUGH THE TUBE WHERE THE UPPER ATTACH LUG IS WELDED. UPON REMOVA
- [SDR 2009FA0000920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000920), Sep 29, 2009: GEARBOX. LEAKING. PILOT NOTE THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX WAS LEAKING. GEARBOX WAS CLEANED WITH SOLVENT AND AIR DRIED AND THEN GROUND RAN FOR 2-3 MIN. LEAKAGE AND CRACK WERE NOTED IN A
- [SDR CA090126006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090126006), Jan 26, 2009: BOLT. BROKEN. OPERATING A SCHWEIZER 269 C MODEL SERIAL NUMBER S1575 TSN 6449.5 THE CONICAL BRGS WERE REPLACE WITH NEW AT 6338.8 AND A NEW BOLT WAS INSTALLED AT THIS TIME P/N 
- [SDR GLQ2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GLQ2008F00000), Sep 11, 2008: NUT. DAMAGED. ROUTINE INSPECTION OF TRANSIENT ACFT REVEALED BOTH UPPER PULLEY FWD BEARING RETAINER CAP ATTACH BOLT NUTS LOOSE-APPROX Q.5 THREADS ONLY ENGAGED. THESE WERE SERV
- [SDR 2008FA0000271](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000271), Apr 3, 2008: LINE. LEAKING. FUEL LEAKING FROM GASCOLATOR INLET LINE, APPROX 5.0 HRS SINCE NEW. (K)
- [SDR CA080212005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080212005), Feb 8, 2008: LINK. DISCONNECTED. (CAN) THE COTTER PIN SECURING THE IDLE MIXTURE LINK BLOCK TO THE MIXTURE CONTROL ARM BECAME DISLODGED. THIS ALLOWED THE MIXTURE LINK BLOCK TO BECOME DISCONNECTE
- [SDR 2007FA0000697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000697), Jul 11, 2007: CONDENSER. DISCONNECTED. SPRING CLIP ON TERMINAL WIRE CAME OFF ALLOWING WIRE TO DISCONNECT. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000688), Jul 10, 2007: BRACKET. LOOSE. ALTERNATOR BRACKET LOOSE AT ENGINE BOSS. BOLT CAUSES DAMAGE TO ENGINE CRANKCASE WHEN LOOSE. FRETTING OF ARM AND ENGINE CRANKCASE OCCURS. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000510), Jun 18, 2007: LOCK NUT. BACKED OUT. DURING GROUND RUNUP, PILOT NOTICED TAIL ROTOR NOT SPINNING. AIRCRAFT SHUTDOWN AND RETURNED TO HANGER. UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NUT PN 269A6029 THA
- [SDR 2007FA0000561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000561), May 25, 2007: BUSHING. WORN. ENGINE MOUNTED THROTTLE LINKAGE BUSHINGS WORN. FOUND ON INSPECTION WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY. PROBABLY OCCURRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OR LACK OF SUBRICATION. REC
- [SDR BS2R2120003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BS2R2120003), Nov 17, 2006: PULLEY BRACKET. BROKEN. ONE OF THE TWO BELT DRIVE CLUTCH ACTUATOR CABLE PULLEY BRACKETS BROKE CLEAN ACROSS BETWEEN THE FRAME MOUNT HOLE AND THE PULLEY MOUNT HOLE DURING ENGAGEMENT OF T
- [SDR 2006FA0001170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001170), Nov 17, 2006: BRACKET. BROKEN. ONE OF THE BELT DRIVE CLUTCH ACTUATION SYSTEM CABLE PULLEY BRACKETS (1 OF 2 P/N 269A5472) BROKE CLEAN ACROSS BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND ITS FRAME MOUNT HOLES DURING
- [SDR AU510001955](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001955), Dec 9, 2005: SHAFT. LOOSE. (AUS) LATERAL CYCLIC CONTROL BELLCRANK LOOSE. DISASSEMBLY AND INVESTIGATION OF THE TRANSMISSION FOUND THAT THE BELLCRANK MOUNTING SHAFT ATTACHED TO THE TRANSMIS
- [SDR CA060303016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060303016), Nov 25, 2005: VALVE. INCORRECT. FUEL SYSTEM SENDER INCORRECT VALVE. REPLACED SENDER.
- [SDR CA050825001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050825001), Aug 17, 2005: RING. FAILED. (CAN) HEAVY OIL CONSUMPTION CYLINDER NR 3. OIL RING NOT PERFORMING ITS WORK. REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. REINSTALLED CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2005FA0000418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000418), Jan 7, 2005: SHAFT. WORN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION GREASE IN LOWER PULLEY SHAFT HAD A RUSTY (BROWN) COLOR (NOTE: ANDEROL GREASE IS BLACK). UPON INSPECTION PART HAS 414.2 HOURS SINCE NEW,
- [SDR CA041124003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041124003), Nov 22, 2004: ROTOR SHAFT. BROKEN. (CAN) ON RUN UP MAGNETO CHECK, FOUND LT MAG INOP. LT MAG REMOVED AND INSPECTED, ROTOR GEAR WAS FOUND SEPARATED FROM ROTOR SHAFT. RT MAGNETO WAS INSPECTED IN THE
- [SDR CA060303015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060303015), May 30, 2004: INDICATOR. FAILED. OIL PRESSURE UNSERVICEABLE. REPLACED CLUSTER ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AUS20040413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040413), May 14, 2004: BOLT. SEPARATED. (AUS) GOVERNOR LINKAGE BOLT SEPARATED. LOSS OF ENGINE CONTROL RESULTED IN AUTO ROTATION AND HEAVY LANDING WITH SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR H592004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H592004F00000), Feb 28, 2004: SPLINE. SLIPPED. LEVEL FLIGHT, THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT STARTED SLIPPING. TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT SPLINES STRIPED. ON FRONT HALF OF SHAFT, STUDENT ENTERED AN AUTOROTATION AND AIR
- [SDR AUS20040136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040136), Feb 27, 2004: FUEL CONTROL. FAULTY. (AUS) ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND PRESSURE ON THE MIXTURE ARM CHANGED THE FUEL FLOW RATE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP.
- [SDR AUS20040085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040085), Feb 8, 2004: SEAL. WORN. (AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SEAL LEAKING. INVESTIGATION FOUND SEAL HAD DISINTEGRATED AROUND THE SEALING LIP. THIS IS A REPLACEMENT SEAL AFTER THE SEAL FAILURE IN MD
- [SDR AUS20040084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040084), Feb 7, 2004: SEAL. WORN. (AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SEAL LEAKING. INVESTIGATION FOUND SEAL HAD DISINTEGRATED AROUND THE SEALING LIP.
- [SDR CA030703013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030703013), Jun 18, 2003: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. (CAN) SUDDEN ENGINE FLAMES AND A CONTINUOUS LOSS OF SUBSTANTIAL POWER. EMERGENCY LANDING CARRIED OUT. THE ENGINE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY TSB. ADDITIONAL REPOR
- [SDR AUS20030615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030615), Jun 9, 2003: PINION GEAR. FAILED. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT PINION FAILED IN AREA LOCATED JUST IN FRONT OF THE THREADED AREA ALLOWING THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE TO SEPARATE. AIRCRA
- [SDR AUS20030521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030521), May 17, 2003: FRAME. CRACKED. (AUS) FUSELAGE FRAME RT CLUSTER CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20020700](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020700), Jul 12, 2002: CARBURETOR. FAULTY. (AUS) NEWLY FITTED ENGINE CARBURETTOR WAS UNABLE TO LEAN THE MIXTURE USING THE MIXTURE SCREW.
- [SDR AUS20020649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020649), Jun 17, 2002: BEARING. FAILED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING DISINTEGRATED. TAILROTOR DRIVESHAFT TWISTED UP AT TRANSMISSION END.
- [SDR AUS20020610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020610), Jun 15, 2002: BOLT. BROKEN. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR FORK BOLT BROKEN IN HALF.
- [SDR AUS20011318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011318), Dec 11, 2001: BRACKET. CRACKED. (AUS) LOWER DRIVE PULLEY SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. ONE ATTACHMENT LUGSEPARATED.
- [SDR AUS20011251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011251), Nov 19, 2001: DAMPER. LOOSE. (AUS) LH REAR LANDING GEAR DAMPER UPPER CAP UNSCREWED AND SEPARATED FROM PISTON. SUSPECT CAUSED BY VIBRATION.
- [SDR AUS20011055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011055), Sep 30, 2001: FRAME. CRACKED. (AUS) FUSELAGE FRAME CRACKED AT LT CLUSTER. FOUND VISUALLY AND CONFIRMED USING DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 192.2 HOURS SINCE AD/HU269/57
- [SDR CA010724035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010724035), Jul 10, 2001: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) ON INSPECTION OF OPPOSITE TAIL ROTOR BLADE, THIS TAIL ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO ABRAISON STRIP ON LEADING EDGE OF BLADE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALE
- [SDR CA010724034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010724034), Jul 10, 2001: BLADE. CRACKED. (CAN) ON DAILY INSPECTION OUTBOARD PART OF BLADE SKIN WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CRACK IS FORMED AROUND TIP BLOCK ON BLADE. THE CRACK IS APPROX. 3 INCHES LONG, ST
- [SDR AUS20010479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010479), Apr 6, 2001: RETAINER. WORN. (AUS) THERMOFIT SLEEVE WORN ON RETAINER.
- [SDR AU001170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001170), Dec 8, 2000: KEY. DISINTEGRATED. (AUS) NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE SPRING LOCKING KEYS SHATTERED BUT WERE STILL HOLDING THE SPRINGS IN PLACE. CAP PNO MS13998-3 ALSO HADSEVERAL CHIPS MISSING. THE
- [SDR CA000530017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000530017), May 18, 2000: BOOT. TORN. (CAN)WHILE PERFORMING A POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PILOT NOTED GREASE ON THE FAN HOUSING (SCROLL ASSY). INSPECTION SHOWED A TEAR ON BOOT 269A-5473 INSTALLED ON
- [SDR 20000505SH034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH034), Mar 29, 2000: SWASHPLATE. BINDING. INTERMITTENT T/R PEDAL BINDING. (X)
- [SDR CA991004031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991004031), Aug 31, 1999: CYLINDER. WORN. (CAN) POWER LOSS EXPERIENCED DUE TO STICKY VALVES.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2210), May 12, 1999: PULLEY. DAMAGED. ALTERNATOR PULLEY COOLING FINS BECAME DETACHED FROM PULLEY CAUSING ALTERNATOR TO VIBRATE OFF ENGINE SHEARING BRACKET BOLTS. INSTALLED NEW BOLTS AND ALTERNATOR. 
- [SDR 99ZZZX2160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2160), May 1, 1999: ALTERNATOR. DAMAGED. ALTERNATOR PULLEY COOLING FINS BECAME DETACHED FROM PULLEY CAUSING ALTERNATOR TO VIBRATE OFF ENGINE SHEARING BRACKET BOLTS. INSTALLED NEW BOLTS AND ALTERNATOR. 
- [SDR 99ZZZX239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX239), Nov 12, 1998: BEARING. FAILED. WHILE IN-FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED SLIGHT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE STARTING TO OCCUR. PILOT OPTED FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. UP
- [SDR 99ZZZX237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX237), Nov 9, 1998: STRUT. CRACKED. ONE INCH CRACK LOCATED AT UPPER PART OF DRIVE PULLEY FRAME STRUT ASSEMBLY. CRACK ORIGINATED AT WELD.

All 118: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (110, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR00004DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00004DE): Installation of an SX-5 searchlight. Dart Aerospace Company
- [STC SR00006DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00006DE): Installation of Inframetics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace Company
- [STC SR00152DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00152DE): Installation of a FLI-MAP (fast laser imaging - mapping airborne platform) terrain mapping equipment system using an organic tissue eye-safe laser beam. (269C S/N 1704 only). Dart Aerospace Company
- [STC SR00364DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00364DE): Installation of Video Tracker System. Dart Aerospace Company
- [STC SH2726NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2726NM): Installation of a cabin heater. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SH5248NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5248NM): Installation of external pod, camera mount, and 12 volt power provision. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SH4036NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4036NM): Installation of door actuators. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00038DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00038DE): Installation of supplemental lubrication kit for lower drive shaft. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR01838AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01838AT): Installation of Cyclic Friction Release Levers. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc. Lists 269 Series
- [STC SR00711SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00711SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-244-00 cargo hook kit. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SH1152NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1152NW): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SH2334SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2334SO): Installation of a cabin heater/defroster. Schweizer RSG LLC
- [STC SH7WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7WE): Fabrication of Precision Helicopters Model 4887 Cargo Rack System. Schweizer RSG LLC
- [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02124SE): Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SH444NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH444NE): Installation of Whelen Strobe Lights. Schweizer RSG LLC
- [STC SH445NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH445NE): Installation of Engine Idle Overspeed Control System. Schweizer RSG LLC
- [STC SH586EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH586EA): Installation of Hartzell Anti-Overspeed kits (D-3520-1 and D-3520-2). Schweizer RSG LLC
- [STC SH1065NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1065NE): Installation of Airwolf Model AFC-500 full flow engine oil filter P/N AFC-500. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SH1839NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1839NM): Installation of Skytronics, Part No. 7150T-300-1 Alternators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR03281CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03281CH): Installation of Garmin G500H Flight Display System, including GDU 620 PFD/MFD, GTN 650 Control and Display, GRS 77H AHRS, GMU 44 Magnetometer, GTP 59 Temperature Probe and Midcontinent Instrument MD302 Standby Attitude Module. University Aerospace Foundation
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SH202WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH202WE): Installation of controls for pilot-in-command on right side. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH249WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH249WE): Installation of a searchlight kit. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH258WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH258WE): Installation of MCT-10 mounting rack. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH259WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH259WE): Installation of utility compartment. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH286WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH286WE): Installation of Tayburn antenna deployment system. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH290WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH290WE): Installation of a 'T' instrument console. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH152WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH152WE): Installation of Hoskins Model 700801 Anti-collision light system. BF Goodrich Aerospace
- [STC SH152AWE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH152AWE): Installation of Hoskins Model 700801 Anti-collision light system in accordance with Hoskins Drawing No. 10-201969, Rev D. Dated August 14, 1972. BF Goodrich Aerospace
- [STC SH1099CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1099CE): Installation of cabin heater and engine exhaust tail pipe extension. Kinzie Industries Inc
- [STC SH1138CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1138CE): Installation of engine exhaust tail pipe extension. Kinzie Industries Inc
- [STC SR09562RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09562RC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle Compatible Interior Lighting System. Aero Dynamix Inc
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA4172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4172NM): Installation of Aviation Development oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST02481CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02481CH): Installation of camera quick disconnect mounting. NASS-EAC
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation

All 110: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Schweizer 269C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-269c): 115 registered aircraft, registry code 8059502
- [Schweizer HUGHES 269C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-hughes-269c): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 8059500
- [Schweizer RSG 269C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-rsg-269c): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 8059498
- [Sikorsky 269C](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-269c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8140301

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