Has N9490F been in an accident?

Yes. N9490F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N9490F?

N9490F is a 1973 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 1030243.

Has N9490F been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N9490F (WPR15FA204) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N9490F — 1973 Hughes 269C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N9490F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1030243
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269C
Year: 1973
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15FA204Jul 1, 2015Asotin, WAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering in a canyon.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Hughes 269C).

Mar 15, 2018deregistered — Simmons Kent B

Frequently asked

Has N9490F been in an accident?: Yes. N9490F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N9490F?: N9490F is a 1973 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 1030243.
Has N9490F been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N9490F (WPR15FA204) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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