Schweizer 269C-1 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 44 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2006 | Van Nuys, CA | N323CP | Incident | substantial | Inadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach. |
| Feb 25, 2006 | Valencia, CA | N61466 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects. |
| Feb 15, 2006 | Titusville, FL | N61431 | Incident | substantial |
The improper landing flare by the pilot-rated student and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated student by the certified flight instructor, re…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. |
| Oct 29, 2005 | Titusville, FL | N1567C | Incident | substantial | The pilot-in-command's improper flare during a practice autorotative landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 09, 2005 | Landrum, SC | N301MG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the flight controls (collective pitch and cylic controls) during a take off to a hover resulting in the helicopter encount…The pilot's improper use of the flight controls (collective pitch and cylic controls) during a take off to a hover resulting in the helicopter encountering dynamic roll over and rolling over on its right side. |
| Sep 25, 2004 | Burbank, CA | N61413 | Incident | substantial |
the failure of maintenance personnel to correctly service the forward landing gear strut dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance ins…the failure of maintenance personnel to correctly service the forward landing gear strut dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions. |
| Aug 09, 2004 | Denton, TX | N204LH | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking rem…The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking remedial action. |
| Jun 05, 2004 | Brentwood, CA | N9421K | Incident | substantial |
the student's improper use of the cyclic control, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action. A factor in the ac…the student's improper use of the cyclic control, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention. |
| Apr 27, 2004 | Van Nuys, CA | N61415 | Incident | substantial |
the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations…the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. |
| Dec 27, 2003 | Byron, NY | N358SS | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the collective, and failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a hard landing. |
| Sep 11, 2003 | Homestead, FL | N6147Q | Minor | substantial |
the inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low press…the inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low pressure, which resulted in ground resonance and subsequent substantial damage during a run-on landing. |
| Oct 16, 2002 | San Antonio, TX | N61463 | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequ…the flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate preflight flight planning, which included improper fuel consumption calculations, the night light conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Andover, NJ | N6147L | Serious (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the low rotor condition. A factor was the student pilot's improper use of the collective, …The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the low rotor condition. A factor was the student pilot's improper use of the collective, which created the low rotor condition. |
| Jul 20, 2002 | Askov, MN | N897TH | Incident | substantial | Directional control not obtained/maintained during the aborted takeoff. |
| Jul 15, 2002 | Concord, CA | N20256 | Incident | substantial | The main rotor mast support tube failure as a result of fatigue. |
| Jul 07, 2002 | Waco, TX | N61439 | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard…The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 11, 2001 | San Antonio, TX | N1234X | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 05, 2000 | BRENTWOOD, CA | N2029H | Incident | substantial |
The student's improper execution of a quick-stop maneuver in that he misjudged his altitude and failed to terminate at a stationary hover prior to des…The student's improper execution of a quick-stop maneuver in that he misjudged his altitude and failed to terminate at a stationary hover prior to descending to a low hover. This resulted in an excessive engine power requirement and the student improperly coordinated the use of the collective and anti-torque controls. |
| Apr 30, 1999 | CONCORD, CA | N6148V | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a delayed flare and the t…The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a delayed flare and the tail rotor contacting the ground. A factor was a misinterpreted communication between the flight instructor and student. |