Flight Tracker
N8973F
1973 HUGHES 269C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
AVELAN ENTERPRISES INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
ELM GROVE, LA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 14, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Oct 17, 1975
Expires
Feb 28, 2029
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269C
Year
1973
Serial Number
430195
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
64 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)
AC621C
Mode S Code (Octal)
53061034

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

Feb 18, 1991 Accident Substantial KNOWLES, OK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE MANEUVER AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING THE GO-AROUND.

NTSB FTW91LA041