Has N1534C been in an accident?

Yes. N1534C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N1534C?

N1534C is a 2005 Schweizer 269C (rotorcraft), serial number S1877.

N1534C — 2005 Schweizer 269C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N1534C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: S1877
Manufacturer: Schweizer
Model: 269C
Year: 2005
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR10CA442Aug 31, 2010Caldwell, IDNo injuries
The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate main rotor RPM, the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions, and inadequate supervision of the flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Schweizer 269C).

Jan 10, 2018deregistered — Elkhorn Aviation Inc Dba

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N1534C was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2005 Schweizer 269C above.

until Sep 19, 2001Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 (s/n 10208)
until Dec 2, 1953Cessna 180 (s/n 30234)

Frequently asked

Has N1534C been in an accident?: Yes. N1534C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N1534C?: N1534C is a 2005 Schweizer 269C (rotorcraft), serial number S1877.

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