Has N1549W been in an accident?

Yes. N1549W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N1549W?

N1549W is a 2005 Schweizer 269C-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 0219.

Has N1549W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N1549W (CEN16FA304) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N1549W — 2005 Schweizer 269C-1

Deregistered

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

N1549W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 0219
Manufacturer: Schweizer
Model: 269C-1
Year: 2005
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16FA304Aug 3, 2016Jeanerette, LAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Schweizer 269C-1).

Jul 11, 2019deregistered — Gulf Coast Helicopters Inc

Frequently asked

Has N1549W been in an accident?: Yes. N1549W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N1549W?: N1549W is a 2005 Schweizer 269C-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 0219.
Has N1549W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N1549W (CEN16FA304) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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