Has N2256W been in an accident?

Yes. N2256W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N2256W?

N2256W is a 1968 Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 1181018.

N2256W — 1968 Hughes 269A

Deregistered

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

N2256W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1181018
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269A
Year: 1968
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CHI08CA267Aug 23, 2008Bremen, OHNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor speed during the quick-stop maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Hughes 269A).

Mar 14, 2012deregistered — American Air Adventures Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N2256W was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1968 Hughes 269A above.

until Oct 31, 1991Nord 3202 (s/n 97)
until Jul 12, 1972Bell 205A-1 (s/n 30065)

Frequently asked

Has N2256W been in an accident?: Yes. N2256W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N2256W?: N2256W is a 1968 Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 1181018.

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