Flight Tracker
N340DC
1977 HUGHES 269C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ITB SOKOLOWSKI LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
LEWES, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 15, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Oct 16, 2024
Expires
Aug 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269C
Year
1977
Serial Number
970634
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
64 kt
Type Certificate
4H12

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HIO-360-D1A
Type
Reciprocating
Power
190 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)
A3BD9C
Mode S Code (Octal)
50736634

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.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
WSP LEASING INC RENO, NV Nov 19, 2003
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SALES USA INC ONTARIO Jan 7, 2011

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 9, 2003 Accident Destroyed Bishop, CA
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to a Somatogravic illusion and/or spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the dark lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.

NTSB LAX03FA254