Has N105JL been in an accident?

Yes. N105JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N105JL?

N105JL is a 1980 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 900807D.

N105JL — 1980 Hughes 369D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N105JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 900807D
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 369D
Year: 1980
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c20 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR18LA226Aug 17, 2018Riverside, CASerious
The instructor’s delayed remedial action to an excessive descent rate during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Hughes 369D).

Nov 6, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N105JL been in an accident?: Yes. N105JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N105JL?: N105JL is a 1980 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 900807D.

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