# NTSB investigations: Schweizer 269C-1

A list on [Schweizer 269C-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-269c-1.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [NTSB ERA25LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA255.md): Schweizer 269C · Madisonville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2025 · N21385 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB CEN25LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA107.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Alvord, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2025 · N2027T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA25LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA044.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Boalsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2024 · N504JN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA24FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA326.md): Schweizer 269C · West Carthage, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2024 · N61486 · Substantial damage
  > On 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 CEN23LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA301.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2023 · N21409 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities.
- [NTSB ERA20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Ozark, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N9421P · Destroyed
  > A 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 ERA20CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA104.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2020 · N731TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pedal and cyclic input while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA19LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA245.md): Schweizer 269C · Allentown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2019 · N1831A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate 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 WPR18LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA265.md): Schweizer 300CBi 269C1 · Granada Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N2128T · Substantial damage
  > A 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 ERA18LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA068.md): Schweizer 269C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2018 · N3947C · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA17FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA317.md): Schweizer 269C · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2017 · N204HF · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA17CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA296.md): Schweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2017 · N2032S · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA17CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA178.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2017 · N614TA · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN16FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA304.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N1549W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA16LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA261.md): Schweizer 269C · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N6148D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA16CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA045.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2015 · N21496 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA15CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA127.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Carthage, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2015 · N20059 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA14CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA348.md): Schweizer 269C · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N1830D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA14LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA293.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N152CC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown.
- [NTSB ERA14LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA101.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2014 · N2110J · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN13LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA218.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2013 · N2065P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare with a high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA180.md): Schweizer 269C · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2013 · N2099S · Substantial damage
  > An 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 ERA12CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA375.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2012 · N1803R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a simulated engine-out procedure, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA353.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N345MH · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA11CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA474.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2011 · N2093U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's landing at an unapproved location, which resulted in a ground fire from the engine exhaust.
- [NTSB ERA11CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA201.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N153HT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site to practice autorotations, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA11LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA116.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2011 · N21086 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective control, which allowed the helicopter to become airborne and impact the ramp.
- [NTSB ERA11CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA012.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N2074B · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA10CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA432.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N1542D · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of rotor rpm and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA323.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N247FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain forward airspeed, which resulted in a settling with power encounter.
- [NTSB ERA10FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA283.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2010 · N73SJ · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA10CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA109.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N3275M · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA075.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N321ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during the simulated engine out maneuver resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA010.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Lewiston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N1835E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) resulting from hovering the helicopter in a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA09FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA355.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9421K · Substantial damage
  > A 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 ERA09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA349.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N1565B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
- [NTSB MIA08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA202.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N1901M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA254.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N61425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB LAX08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA213.md): Schweizer 269 C-1 · Sunol, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N2011A · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and low fog.
- [NTSB SEA08CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA144.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N2024Z · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI07CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA299.md): Schweizer 300 CBI · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N269HB · Destroyed
  > The dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC07CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA184.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N171TA · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA103.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N61447 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot left the helicopter unattended with the engine operating which resulted in an inadvertent rollover.
- [NTSB NYC07LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA077.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA093.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX06LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA290.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N323CP · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach.
- [NTSB ANC06CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA090.md): Schweizer 300C · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N1831A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA123.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N61466 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB MIA06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA053.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N61431 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 MIA06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA013.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N1567C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper flare during a practice autorotative landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8059504')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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