Schweizer 300C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 15 events recorded from 1990 to 2013.

15

All Events

7

Incidents

4

Minor

3

Serious

0

Fatal (0 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 01, 2013 Hamilton, MT N322MH Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Nov 14, 2010 Broomfield, CO N299RJ Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's im…

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper execution of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.

Jun 02, 2008 Ogden, UT N1510A Serious (1) substantial
The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm durin…

The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the subsequent go-around. Also causal was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action during the approach sequence and his inadequate supervision of the flight.

Jul 12, 2006 Titusville, FL N1831A Minor substantial
The failure of the certificated flight instructor (CFI) to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. …

The failure of the certificated flight instructor (CFI) to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's improper use of the cyclic trim.

Aug 17, 2002 Haleyville, AL N269FW Serious (1) substantial
The failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of loose intake components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and …

The failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of loose intake components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent emergency descent, forced landing, and collision with terrain in dark night conditions.

May 22, 2002 Weiz, AU D-HSEP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 11, 2001 Stockerau, AU OE-XAK Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 2001 Cicero, NY N1281R Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
Mar 26, 2000 NEW ULM, TX N698SM Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing area, which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system as a result of foreign obje…

The pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing area, which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system as a result of foreign object damage.

Jul 28, 1995 KANSAS CITY, MO N643KC Minor substantial ground resonance as a result of improper servicing of the main landing gear dampers.
Apr 11, 1995 LITHOPOLIS, OH N32CP Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 09, 1994 Randleman, NC N220MS Serious (1) substantial 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.
Apr 10, 1994 PACIFIC OCEAN, PO N60718 Incident substantial
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 AC…

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.

Feb 25, 1994 PACIFIC OCEAN, PO N61414 Incident destroyed THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jul 07, 1990 SAN JOSE, CA N917JS Incident substantial THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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