Flight Tracker
N557DC
1993 SCHWEIZER 269C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
JOSLYN LARRY J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 9, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Jan 11, 1993
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
269C
Year
1993
Serial Number
S1630
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
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)
A719BA
Mode S Code (Octal)
51614672

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

Jun 13, 2018 Accident Substantial Las Vegas, NV
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.

NTSB WPR18LA170
Oct 15, 1997 Accident Substantial GRAND FORKS, ND
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a low fuel state, and his inability to see the wire which the helicopter contacted. Factors associated to the accident were the precautionary landing, the dark night conditions, and the wire which was contacted.

NTSB CHI98LA021