Has N380TL been in an accident?

Yes. N380TL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N380TL?

N380TL is a 1978 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 680694.

N380TL — 1978 Hughes 269C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N380TL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 680694
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269C
Year: 1978
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360-d1a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12FA191May 2, 2012Phoenix, AZSerious
A loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Hughes 269C).

Jul 6, 2017deregistered — Canyon State Aero Llc

Frequently asked

Has N380TL been in an accident?: Yes. N380TL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N380TL?: N380TL is a 1978 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 680694.

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