Has N64731 been in an accident?

Yes. N64731 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N64731?

N64731 is a 1974 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 840339.

N64731 — 1974 Hughes 269C

Deregistered

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

N64731 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 840339
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269C
Year: 1974
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA202Mar 11, 2009El Indio, TXSerious
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Hughes 269C).

May 7, 2009deregistered — Cage Claude R

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N64731 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1974 Hughes 269C above.

until Oct 25, 19551940 Fairchild M-62A (s/n T40-263)

Frequently asked

Has N64731 been in an accident?: Yes. N64731 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N64731?: N64731 is a 1974 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 840339.

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