Flight Tracker
N34LB
1978 HUGHES 269C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VENTURE HELICOPTERS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 30, 2022
Airworthiness Date
Apr 1, 2009
Expires
Mar 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269C
Year
1978
Serial Number
780714
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)
A3BBF1
Mode S Code (Octal)
50735761

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: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
BLAIR WILLIAM P JR HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA Aug 28, 2004

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Sep 20, 2010 Accident Substantial Schaumburg, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect.

NTSB CEN10LA560
Jun 15, 2003 Accident Substantial Idyllwild, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The combined effects of a loss of thermal lift and a gust induced loss of airspeed at a low above ground altitude, which resulted in a descent to impact with trees. The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance margin while cruising in mountainous terrain was a factor.

NTSB LAX03CA201