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. |
| Oct 03, 2024 | Montrose, CO | N656RB | Minor | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Dec 22, 2015 | Warrenton, MO | N292B | Minor | destroyed |
The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in the loss of visual reference to…The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in the loss of visual reference to the ground and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees. |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Forest Grove, OR | N290R | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engi…A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 23, 2015 | Mesa, AZ | N315TV | Minor | substantial |
The disbondment of a main rotor damper, which resulted in the degradation of its damping action and led to excessive main rotor vibrations and oscilla…The disbondment of a main rotor damper, which resulted in the degradation of its damping action and led to excessive main rotor vibrations and oscillations that caused substantial damage to the helicopter in flight and led to a hard landing. |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Las Vegas, NV | N17YS | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 09, 2014 | Stockerau, AU | OE-XRL | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Titusville, FL | N1830D | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to initiate the decelerative flare during autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard lan…The student pilot's failure to initiate the decelerative flare during autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Allentown, PA | N152CC | Minor | substantial | Inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown. |
| Dec 28, 2013 | White Plains, NY | N2056J | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of control |
| Jul 23, 2013 | Gary, SD | N7507A | Minor | substantial | The failure of the engine connecting rod due to fatigue. |
| Mar 29, 2013 | Cleveland, OH | N2065P | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare with a high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 11, 2012 | Las Vegas, NV | N20536 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the known wind conditions during a hovering maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the known wind conditions during a hovering maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and directional control. |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Titusville, FL | N2093U | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's landing at an unapproved location, which resulted in a ground fire from the engine exhaust. |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Darlington, MD | N39SH | Minor | substantial |
Inadequate maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in a main rotor out-of-balance condition and ground resonance encounte…Inadequate maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in a main rotor out-of-balance condition and ground resonance encounter. |
| Apr 04, 2010 | Idledale, CO | N67TK | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial actions to regain rotor rpm, resulting in a rapid descent and hard landing. |
| Sep 26, 2009 | Quarryville, PA | N233JA | Minor | substantial | An untrained bystander's attempt to marshal the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's inadvertent encounter with an object. |
| Sep 25, 2008 | Titusville, FL | N1901M | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Cedar Valley, UT | N54LC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. |
| May 29, 2008 | Reno, NV | N2024Z | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed re…The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. |