Flight Tracker
N8782F
1962 HUGHES 269A
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DINGER KEVIN L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
VALDOSTA, GA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 20, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Nov 21, 1962
Expires
Oct 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269A
Year
1962
Serial Number
0107
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
65 kt
Type Certificate
4H12

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC16B2
Mode S Code (Octal)
53013262

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

Mar 20, 1984 Accident Substantial SUPPLY, NC
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ATL84LA125
Jul 29, 1982 Accident Substantial WESTFIELD, MA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB NYC82DA172