Flight Tracker
N58281
1978 HUGHES 269C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LUECK THOMAS J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 8, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Jul 25, 2014
Expires
May 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control, Patrolling

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269C
Year
1978
Serial Number
1180734
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)
A780E0
Mode S Code (Octal)
51700340

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

Aug 31, 1989 Accident Substantial PARKERSBURG, WV
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT USE (MOVEMENT) OF THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL DURING ENGINE OPERATION BEFORE SHUTDOWN, AND A SUBSEQUENT LIFT-OFF, LOSS OF CONTROL, ROLL OVER, AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

NTSB BFO89LA078