Has N9685F been in an accident?

Yes. N9685F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N9685F?

N9685F is a 1972 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 620147.

N9685F — 1972 Hughes 269C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 10, 2026

N9685F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 10, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 620147
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269C
Year: 1972
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA060Nov 22, 2017Woodlawn, VANo injuries
The pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Hughes 269C).

May 8, 2020deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N9685F been in an accident?: Yes. N9685F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N9685F?: N9685F is a 1972 Hughes 269C (rotorcraft), serial number 620147.

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