Has N163PJ been in an accident?

Yes. N163PJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N163PJ?

N163PJ is a 1982 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 1068D.

N163PJ — 1982 Hughes 369D

Deregistered

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

N163PJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1068D
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 369D
Year: 1982
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c20 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13CA057Nov 27, 2012Sheridan, ORMinor
The pilot’s failure to prevent the helicopter from entering a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor blades impacting the truck.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1982 Hughes 369D).

Feb 8, 2018deregistered — P J Helicopters Inc

Frequently asked

Has N163PJ been in an accident?: Yes. N163PJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N163PJ?: N163PJ is a 1982 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 1068D.

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