Schweizer 269C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 211 events recorded from 1985 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1998 | SAN JUAN, PR | N61193 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately secure the cargo strap which became entangled in the tail rotor, leading to a loss of the tail rotor control. This …The pilot's failure to adequately secure the cargo strap which became entangled in the tail rotor, leading to a loss of the tail rotor control. This was followed by an improperly executed emergency procedure and an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the inadequate procedure supplied by the manufacturer. |
| Oct 15, 1997 | GRAND FORKS, ND | N557DC | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a low fuel state, and his inability to see the wire which the helicopter contacted. Facto…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a low fuel state, and his inability to see the wire which the helicopter contacted. Factors associated to the accident were the precautionary landing, the dark night conditions, and the wire which was contacted. |
| May 13, 1997 | LAREDO, TX | N107SM | Incident | substantial |
loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's failure to properly check the fuel system for evidence of water during the preflight i…loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's failure to properly check the fuel system for evidence of water during the preflight inspection. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 20, 1997 | CLEVELAND, OH | N892CP | Incident | substantial | The engine failure from the rod cap bolt being sheared and the separation of the number two cylinder separating from the crankcase. |
| Apr 18, 1996 | SILVER, TX | N430CK | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM. |
| Jan 12, 1996 | SAN YGNACIO, TX | N3623T | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the rotor drive system clutch assembly (separation of the swedge ball from the end of the clutch control cable), which resulted in disengag…Failure of the rotor drive system clutch assembly (separation of the swedge ball from the end of the clutch control cable), which resulted in disengagement of the rotor drive system, while the helicopter was in lateral movement at low altitude. |
| May 12, 1995 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N6120A | Incident | substantial | The CFI's failure to apply adequate power during the flare which was a result of not maintaining the required engine and rotor rpm. |
| Sep 07, 1994 | GRAND FORKS, ND | N61245 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed recovery from a practice autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's improper aut…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. |
| Jun 21, 1994 | HILLSBORO, OR | N7506A | Incident | substantial | THE IMPROPER SERVICING OF THE SKID SHOCK STRUTS. |
| Oct 06, 1993 | OPA-LOCKA, FL | N95AF | Incident | substantial |
IMPROPER SERVICING OF THREE OF THE FOUR MAIN LANDING GEAR DAMPERS BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND INNADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT AS GR…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. |
| Sep 30, 1993 | KEPUHI MOLOKAI, HI | N150CA | Incident | destroyed | A LOSS OF MAIN ROTOR RPM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 18, 1993 | PUNTA GORDA, FL | N95AF | Incident | substantial |
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…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. |
| Jul 08, 1993 | RIALTO, CA | N9588F | Incident | substantial |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING THE AUTOROTATION WHICH RESULTED IN A TAIL BOOM STRIKE…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING THE AUTOROTATION WHICH RESULTED IN A TAIL BOOM STRIKE. |
| Dec 18, 1992 | ELMIRA, NY | N6129Q | Incident | substantial |
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 T…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 TOUCHDOWN AUTOROTATIONS. |
| Aug 15, 1992 | LONDON, OH | N63SS | Incident | substantial |
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 UPO…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. |
| Aug 05, 1992 | PACIFIC OCEAN, PO | N36225 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY FAILING TO UNTIE THE FRONT SKID TIEDOWN ROPE. |
| Jul 18, 1992 | SIMI VALLEY, CA | N280CA | Incident | substantial |
THE COMPANY'S MAINTENACE PERSONNEL IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT'S IDLE RPM AND THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR R…THE COMPANY'S MAINTENACE PERSONNEL IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT'S IDLE RPM AND THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION IS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| May 30, 1990 | TALLULAH, LA | N431MS | Incident | 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 INDUCE…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. |
| Dec 22, 1989 | NORCROSS, GA | N75068 | Incident | substantial | THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER EXECUTION OF THE LANDING PROCEDURE RESULTING IN DYNAMIC ROLL-OVER OF THE HELICOPTER. |
| Aug 02, 1989 | PHILADELPHIA, PA | N75044 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: WATER IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| Oct 28, 1988 | ARCADIA, FL | N75068 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 1985 | ATLANTA, GA | N7503Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |