Has N7480F been in an accident?

Yes. N7480F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N7480F?

N7480F is a 1977 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 170570.

N7480F — 1977 Hughes 269C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N7480F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 170570
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269C
Year: 1977
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21LA086Jan 13, 2021Spanish Fork, UTNo injuries
The loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for an undetermined reason.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Hughes 269C).

Jan 14, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N7480F been in an accident?: Yes. N7480F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N7480F?: N7480F is a 1977 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 170570.

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