Schweizer 269C-1
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NTSB ERA25LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Madisonville, KYThe pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB CEN25LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Alvord, TXA total loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.NTSB ERA25LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boalsburg, PAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24FA326Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSchweizer 269C · West Carthage, NYOn July 27, 2024, about 1242 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer 269C-1, N61486, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Carthage, New York. The private pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN23LA301Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities.NTSB ERA20LA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Ozark, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s inadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s fuel quantity and caution systems.NTSB ERA20CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper pedal and cyclic input while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA19LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Allentown, PAInadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s magnetos, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a failure of the left magneto and malfunction of the right magneto.NTSB WPR18LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 300CBi 269C1 · Granada Hills, CAA partial loss of engine power that was the result of a loss of compression in the No. 1 and 4 cylinders due to damage and material separation from the exhaust valve heads, which resulted in a subsequent forced, hard landing. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB ERA18LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 4 cylinder.NTSB ERA17FA317Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Medford, NJThe pilot's early entry into and failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing autorotation after performing an engine shutdown in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel…NTSB GAA17CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a bounced landing and dynamic roll-over.NTSB GAA17CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond beach, FLThe separation of the throttle cable’s outer housing from the inner housing at the throttle linkage while at a high-power setting, which prevented the pilot from being able to control the throttle and execute a proper landing flare and resulted in a hard…NTSB CEN16FA304Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C 1 · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA16LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Calhoun, GAThe helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the…NTSB GAA16CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C 1 · Mount Pocono, PAThe student pilot's failure to remove the tension applied to the cyclic before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the tail rotor striking the ground.NTSB ERA15CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C 1 · Carthage, NYThe non-helicopter-rated pilot's improper decision to operate the helicopter at low-level and his inability to adequately see the horizon over snow and ice, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA14CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Titusville, FLThe student pilot's failure to initiate the decelerative flare during autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA14LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PAInadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown.NTSB ERA14LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C 1 · Titusville, FLThe flight instructor’s inadvertent side-loading of the left skid while demonstrating a running landing, which resulted in a bending overstress fracture of the left skid tube and a subsequent roll-over.NTSB CEN13LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot’s improper flare with a high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Titusville, FLAn engine failure due to the separation of the engine crankcase, which resulted from the lateral movement of the center main bearing and the subsequent blocking of the oil feed hole that supplied oil to the No. 2 connecting rod, which then led to its failure…NTSB ERA12CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a simulated engine-out procedure, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Chesterfield, MOThe undercharged and overcharged landing gear dampers, which allowed initiation of the ground resonance event from which the pilot was unable to recover due to his limited experience in helicopters. Contributing to the accident was the ineffective damper…NTSB ERA11CA474Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe student pilot's landing at an unapproved location, which resulted in a ground fire from the engine exhaust.NTSB ERA11CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Mount Pocono, PAThe flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site to practice autorotations, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during touchdown.NTSB ERA11LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Stuart, FLThe student pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective control, which allowed the helicopter to become airborne and impact the ramp.NTSB ERA11CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ERA10CA432Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of rotor rpm and a hard landing.NTSB ERA10LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain forward airspeed, which resulted in a settling with power encounter.NTSB ERA10FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MAThe FAA inspector's rapid reduction of power which resulted in a loss of engine power and his decision to initiate a turn during the autorotation without sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the FAA’s lack of comprehensive…NTSB ERA10CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MDThe pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an Airmet for turbulence along the route of flight prior to departure and while enroute.NTSB ERA10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Lebanon, PAThe pilot’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during the simulated engine out maneuver resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Lewiston, METhe loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) resulting from hovering the helicopter in a tailwind.NTSB ERA09FA355Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FLA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…NTSB ERA09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.NTSB MIA08CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation.NTSB NYC08LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB LAX08LA213Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269 C-1 · Sunol, CAThe pilots' failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and low fog.NTSB SEA08CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI07CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300 CBI · Minneapolis, MNThe dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC07CA184Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ATL07CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Immokalee, FLThe pilot left the helicopter unattended with the engine operating which resulted in an inadvertent rollover.NTSB NYC07LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Plymouth, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC07CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Plymouth, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX06LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CAInadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach.NTSB ANC06CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Titusville, FLThe failure of the certificated flight instructor (CFI) to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's improper use of the cyclic trim.NTSB LAX06LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Valencia, CAThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.NTSB MIA06CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe improper landing flare by the pilot-rated student and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated student by the certified flight instructor, resulting in the improper touchdown of the helicopter and the helicopter rolling over.NTSB MIA06CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper flare during a practice autorotative landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
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