Schweizer 269C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 211 events recorded from 1985 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2025 | Madisonville, KY | N21385 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mogadore, OH | N262LH | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude, at night, and over water, which resulted in the helicopter’s collision with power lines. |
| Mar 01, 2025 | Alvord, TX | N2027T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2024 | Boalsburg, PA | N504JN | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Oct 03, 2024 | Montrose, CO | N656RB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2024 | West Carthage, NY | N61486 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 2024 | BELÉM - PARÁ - BRASIL, OF | PR-MLI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Titusville, FL | N21409 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities. |
| Jul 01, 2023 | Macclenny, FL | N9WZ | Minor | substantial |
The improper maintenance of the landing gear dampers and main rotor elastomeric dampers, resulting in ground resonance during an unsuccessful takeoff …The improper maintenance of the landing gear dampers and main rotor elastomeric dampers, resulting in ground resonance during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt with the helicopter near its maximum gross weight for the density altitude. |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Springfield, TN | N789LH | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Silesian, PL | SP-KGO | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 2020 | Rhame, ND | N2081G | Incident | substantial | The pilot landed the helicopter on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a rollover. |
| Jun 23, 2020 | North Las Vegas, NV | N202CC | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Sheffield, TX | N298TH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence while hovering. |
| May 30, 2020 | Ozark, AL | N9421P | Fatal (1) | 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 f…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. |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Ormond Beach, FL | N731TA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper pedal and cyclic input while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. |
| Aug 11, 2019 | Allentown, PA | N1831A | Serious (1) | substantial |
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…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. |
| May 24, 2019 | Riverside, CA | N269P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and the engine's rpm during transition to a hover, which resulted in hard landing. |
| Sep 03, 2018 | DELAWARE, OH | N139JS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Kindred, ND | N3625Z | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the lower coupling driveshaft during his preflight inspection and his non-compliance with an applicable airw…The 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 driveshaft during cruise flight. Co-causal to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the autorotation landing. |
| Jun 13, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV | N557DC | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N3947C | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 4 cylinder. |
| Sep 08, 2017 | Medford, NJ | N204HF | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's early entry into and failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing autorotation after performing an engine shutdown in flight, whi…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 to properly rig the throttle control tie-rod assembly, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the assembly and rendered control of engine rpm impossible. |
| May 22, 2017 | Eden Prairie, MN | N2032S | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which res…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. |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Coolidge, AZ | N521AR | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to separation of the throttle cable. |