N653CH — 1965 Hughes 269A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N653CH appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 96-0653
- Manufacturer
- Hughes
- Model
- 269A
- Year
- 1965
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Kelley Aviation Consultants Llc — S Williamsport, PA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Hughes 269A).
- Sep 11, 2018registered — Kelley Aviation Consultants Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N653CH been in an accident?
- Yes. N653CH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N653CH?
- N653CH is a 1965 Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 96-0653.
- Who is N653CH registered to?
- N653CH is registered to Kelley Aviation Consultants Llc of S Williamsport, PA. Registration status: active.
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