Flight Tracker
N1020S
1966 HUGHES 269A
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TACTICAL TURTLE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
SHERIDAN, WY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 28, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Jul 7, 1980
Expires
Apr 30, 2033
Approved Operations
To show compliance with FAR

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269A
Year
1966
Serial Number
26-0467
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
65 kt
Type Certificate
4H12

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HIO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
205 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A00E8B
Mode S Code (Octal)
50007213

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Feb 21, 2026 Accident Substantial Gettysburg, PA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.

NTSB ERA26LA122