Has N8827F been in an accident?

Yes. N8827F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N8827F?

N8827F is a Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 43-0188.

N8827F — Hughes 269A

Deregistered

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

N8827F 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: 43-0188
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269A
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN22LA077Dec 14, 2021Crowley, TXNo injuries
The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 12, 2023deregistered — Smith Richard A

Frequently asked

Has N8827F been in an accident?: Yes. N8827F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N8827F?: N8827F is a Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 43-0188.

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