Has N9679F been in an accident?

Yes. N9679F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N9679F?

N9679F is a 1971 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 310103.

N9679F — 1971 Hughes 269C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N9679F 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 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 310103
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269C
Year: 1971
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA477Jul 24, 2012St. Petersburg, FLNo injuries
The pilot's failure to assure that the lateral friction control was released prior to flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Hughes 269C).

Aug 11, 2016deregistered — Kinzie Industries Inc

Frequently asked

Has N9679F been in an accident?: Yes. N9679F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N9679F?: N9679F is a 1971 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 310103.

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