Flight Tracker
N8944F
HUGHES 269A-1
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FITZGERALD BRIAN B
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
GETTYSBURG, PA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 8, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Feb 15, 1965
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269A-1
Year
-
Serial Number
15-0021
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
65 kt
Type Certificate
4H12

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
AC571A
Mode S Code (Octal)
53053432

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, 1991 Accident Substantial CANBY, OR
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

A HARD LANDING AFTER AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF POWER. FACTORS INCLUDE AN EXCESSIVE EMERGENCY DESCENT RATE.

NTSB SEA91LA130