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Schweizer HUGHES 269C

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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8059500

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHWEIZER
Model
HUGHES 269C
Registry code
8059500
Registered
4 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS4H12
Holder
Schweizer RSG LLC

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

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Aircraft by year built · 5

1985Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 33

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1973In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

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Registered aircraft · 4

N271DGMa King LLC · Stanwood, WABuilt 1987 · S/N S1288N300AUSchweizer Rsg LLC · Fort Worth, TXS/N S1168N311GBWhirlygig Enterprises LLC · Dover, DEBuilt 1988 · S/N S1350N7505BSilver Wings Inc Trustee · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1985 · S/N S1205
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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN18LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Kindred, NDThe pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the lower coupling driveshaft during his preflight inspection and his non-compliance with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in the failure of the forward drive splines of the lower coupling…Aug 16, 2018 · N3625Z · DestroyedNTSB CEN11LA606Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer Hughes 269C · Mt. Clemens, MIThe wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the transfer.Aug 21, 2011 · N7505B · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ERA09CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Panama City, FLThe pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an out-of-ground-effect hover.Dec 31, 2008 · N36254 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering.Nov 8, 2007 · N381MC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer Hughes 269C · Laredo, TXThe loss of engine power due to a bearing shift, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the crankshaft and subsequent failure of the crankshaft. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 10, 1999 · N36254 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer H-300 · Grand Forks, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a night landing.Oct 22, 1992 · N3625Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Atlanta, GADuring a practice autorotation the acft experienced a hard ldg when the plt failed to arrest the sink rate prior to contacting the ground.Oct 14, 1985 · N7503Q · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20180816014339ASchweizer Hughes 269C · Kindred, NDPilot was flying level at 1000 AGL when he heard a loud snap. The aircraft yawed right and lost power to the main rotor. The pilot attempted to auto rotate into an un-cut wheat field. The pilot misjudged the distance to the ground and landed hard. The surface…Aug 16, 2018 · N3625Z · DestroyedAccident 20110821019859ASchweizer Hughes 269C · Mt. Clemens, MIIndividual fell from N49739, a Boeing AN75N1, while attempting an aerial transfer from the Boeing to N7505B during a scheduled aerial transfer routine during the airshow at selfridge angb. Details on file in NTSB report number CEN11LA606A, atqa report number…Aug 21, 2011 · N7505B · No damageAccident 20081231856849AHughes 269C · Panama City Be, FL(-23) Pilot stated he was in a 50 ft hover looking at an alligator. He stated he was starting to pitch forward and pull in some power when he experienced an uncommanded yaw to the right. He applied left pedal but the helicopter continued to spin violently. He…Dec 31, 2008 · N36254 · Substantial damageAccident 20071108826399AHughes 269C · Baker City, OR(-23) Experienced fixed wing pilot in training as a student in rotorcraft helicopter on a solo flight was observed by eyewitnesses to depart the airport to the north. Between about 800-1500 feet above the ground, the witnesses described the helicopter falling…Nov 8, 2007 · N381MC · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19990310002129AHughes 269C · Laredo, TXHughes 269C helicopter was involved in aerial application when it lost power and crashed, other circumstances are unknown. (.19) on March 10, 0910 central standard time, a Schweizer Hughes 269C helicopter, N36254, was substantially damaged furing a forced…Mar 10, 1999 · N36254 · Substantial damageAccident 19921021043129AHughes 269C · Grand Forks, NDPractice autorotations to hover. Elected to land. Skids touched alternately. Helicopter then rolled over.Oct 21, 1992 · N3625Z · Substantial damageIncident 19880802041009IHughes 269C · Atlanta, GAVoltage regulator read zero. Smoke in cockpit. Emergency landing in parking mall. Fire put out. Reg wires shorted.Aug 2, 1988 · N7503Q · Minor damageIncident 19880621031569IHughes 269C · Atlanta, GALoud bang heard on a radio traffic patrol. Engine quit. Autorotation landing in a field. Connecting rod broken.Jun 21, 1988 · N7503QAccident 19851014057729AHughes 269C · Atlanta, GAWhile attempting a power recovery from a practice autorotation aircraft landed hard.Oct 14, 1985 · N7503Q · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 110

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

STC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power suppliesWhelen Aerospace TechnologiesSTC SR00004DEInstallation of an SX-5 searchlight.Dart Aerospace CompanySTC SR00006DEInstallation of Inframetics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system.Dart Aerospace Company
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Schweizer 269C115 registered aircraftRegistry code 8059502Hughes 269C74 registered aircraftRegistry code 4470504Schweizer RSG 269C3 registered aircraftRegistry code 8059498Sikorsky 269C0 registered aircraftRegistry code 8140301
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