N888ZW — 1990 Schweizer 269C
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N888ZW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while operating out of ground effect at a low airspeed, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to recognize that the low-altitude maneuvering during the aerial observation flight could lead to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1990 Schweizer 269C).
- Feb 21, 2018deregistered — Point Of View Helicopter Services Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N888ZW been in an accident?
- Yes. N888ZW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N888ZW?
- N888ZW is a 1990 Schweizer 269C (rotorcraft), serial number S1497.
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