Schweizer 269C — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 296 Schweizer 269C airframes on record (built 1977–2011), 116 currently registered. 39 have one or more NTSB accident records (40 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Schweizer 269C accidents
The pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude, at night, and over water, which resulted in the helicopter’s collision with power lines.
The improper maintenance of the landing gear dampers and main rotor elastomeric dampers, resulting in ground resonance during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt with the helicopter near its maximum gross weight for the density altitude.
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The helicopter’s impact with a non-biological object, which resulted in substantial damage to a main rotor blade.
The pilot landed the helicopter on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a rollover.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence while hovering.