Has N69HJ been in an accident?

Yes. N69HJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N69HJ?

N69HJ is a Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 580869.

N69HJ — Hughes 269A

Deregistered

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

N69HJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 580869
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269A
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA247Apr 17, 2012Grinnell, IANo injuries
The pilot's improper liftoff technique, which resulted in ground resonance, and the pilot's delayed recognition of the ground resonance.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 27, 2021deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N69HJ been in an accident?: Yes. N69HJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N69HJ?: N69HJ is a Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 580869.

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