# NTSB investigations: Schweizer 269C

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI95TA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA243.md): Schweizer 300C · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N643KC · Substantial damage
  > ground resonance as a result of improper servicing of the main landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB CHI95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA222.md): Hughes 269C · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N88007 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the runway marker.
- [NTSB LAX95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA188.md): Schweizer 269C · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N6120A · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to apply adequate power during the flare which was a result of not maintaining the required engine and rotor rpm.
- [NTSB LAX95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N60TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a dirt embankment while performing an undetermined maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI94LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA316.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N61245 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed recovery from a practice autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's improper autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA153.md): Schweizer 269C · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N7506A · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the skid shock struts.
- [NTSB ATL94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA100.md): Schweizer 269C · Hiram, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N160CA · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent flight from VMC conditions to IMC conditions by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the ground fog in the area.
- [NTSB ATL94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA095.md): Schweizer 300C · Randleman, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1994 · N220MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor was water in the fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA138.md): Schweizer 269C · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1994 · N3623Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's improper autorotation technique. A factor associated with the accident is the FAA Inspector's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX94LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA201.md): Schweizer 300C · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N60718 · Substantial damage
  > The low altitude of the aircraft when the engine lost power and the pilot's misjudgement of the flare point during the autorotation. Factors in the accident were the loss of engine power and the sunglare.
- [NTSB LAX94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA196.md): Schweizer 300C · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N61414 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA002.md): Schweizer 269C · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N95AF · Substantial damage
  > Improper servicing of three of the four main landing gear dampers by company maintenance personnel, and innadequate remedial action by the pilot as ground resonance began.
- [NTSB LAX93LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA371.md): Schweizer 269C · Kepuhi Molokai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N150CA · Destroyed
  > A loss of main rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA177.md): Schweizer 269C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N95AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls (cyclic and collective pitch) during a simulated autorotation with turn, resulting in an in flight collision with terrain with the tail skid and tailrotor blades.
- [NTSB CHI93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA208.md): Hughes 269 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N213MS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB CHI93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA159.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N7504D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of collective in recovering from a loss of control due to ground resonance.
- [NTSB NYC93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA049.md): Schweizer 269C · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N6129Q · Substantial damage
  > An unstable touchdown which resulted in a rollover, inadequate supervision by the PIC, and failure of the PIC to take control of the helicopter in a timely manner. A factor related to the accident was the left seat pilot's lack of recent experience in…
- [NTSB CHI93GA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93GA046.md): Schweizer 269C · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N640KC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudging the distance during the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC93GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93GA025.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N6132E · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB NYC92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA165.md): Schweizer 269C · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N63SS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly judge his altitude during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a tail rotor ground strike and roll over upon touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX92LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA333.md): Schweizer 269C · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N36225 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by failing to untie the front skid tiedown rope.
- [NTSB LAX91LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA391.md): Schweizer 269C · Kahului, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N6128Q · Destroyed
  > The student pilot entry into an uncontrolled descent while attempting to perform an autorotation. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA096.md): Schweizer 269C · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N7507J · Destroyed
  > The pilot diverted his attention to a poisonous snake in the cockpit and failed to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA044.md): Schweizer Hughes 269C · Princeton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N75070 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to hover out of ground effect at a density altitude and gross weight in tailwind weather conditions that exceeded the aircraft performance limits. Factors relating to the accident were the high density altitude and tailwind weather…
- [NTSB LAX90LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA246.md): Schweizer 300C · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N917JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was his inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA111.md): Schweizer 269C · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N431MS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control due to a multiple bird strike and incorrect control inputs by the pilot in the flare. Contributing factors were the bird strike induced vibrations and the main rotor blade contact with the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB ATL90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA043.md): Schweizer 269C · Norcross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1989 · N75068 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper execution of the landing procedure resulting in dynamic roll-over of the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA052.md): Schweizer 269C · Forrest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N7505Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and clearance while attempting to sling-load a trailer.
- [NTSB MIA89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA018.md): Schweizer 269C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1988 · N75068 · Substantial damage
  > After making an apch to 'the numbers' on rwy 5, the plt decelerated the helicopter & began to air taxi to the refueling area. Subsquently, while decelerating and/or while taxiing, the tail rotor collided with terrain.

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8059502'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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