Flight Tracker
N9658F
1971 HUGHES 269C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FERGUSON WILLIAM T
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FAYETTEVILLE, TN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 16, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Aug 31, 1977
Expires
Dec 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
269C
Year
1971
Serial Number
210090
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AD722F
Mode S Code (Octal)
53271057

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

Jul 1, 2016 Accident Substantial Cullman, AL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The helicopter flight instructor candidate's improper execution of the autorotation, resulting in abnormal ground contact and subsequent damage to the vertical stabilizer and tail rotor drive assembly.

NTSB GAA16CA363