Flight Tracker
N58397
1979 HUGHES 269C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FROST DARRELL G
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ATLANTA, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 20, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Oct 13, 1979
Expires
May 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269C
Year
1979
Serial Number
1090833
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 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
205 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A784C0
Mode S Code (Octal)
51702300

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
SMITH MILDRED E WILMINGTON, DE Aug 6, 1956

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 21, 2015 Accident Substantial Atlanta, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.

NTSB GAA15CA197
Sep 1, 1999 Accident Substantial UTICA, NY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.

NTSB NYC99LA217
Jul 2, 1984 Accident Destroyed MT. ST. HELENS, WA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB SEA84LA153