Schweizer 269C-1

Aircraft Manufacturer: Schweizer

Model: 269C-1

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Schweizer
Manufacturer Serial Number 8059504
Model 269C-1
Category Land
Aircraft Type Rotorcraft
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 3 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

98%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


27 exact, 12 recovered, 1 provisional

Methodology
40
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


6 fatal accidents.

15.0% of recorded accidents were fatal.

86
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


2,297

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
6.4%
Exposure
3.8%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 40
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 40 observed): 2008 4, 2009 4, 2010 5, 2011 3, 2012 3, 2013 2, 2014 2, 2015 2, 2016 2, 2017 3, 2018 2, 2019 1, 2020 2, 2023 1, 2024 2, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 4 '08 4 '09 5 '10 3 '11 3 '12 2 '13 2 '14 2 '15 2 '16 3 '17 2 '18 1 '19 2 '20 1 '23 2 '24 2 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

9 categories Total 40
Maneuvering 9
Landing 7
Initial climb 6
Enroute 6
Standing 5
Emergency descent 3
Takeoff 2
Approach 1
Unknown 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 100
Personnel issues 43
Aircraft 42
Environmental issues 11
Organizational issues 3
Not determined 1
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 40
None 23
Minor 8
Fatal 6
Serious 3

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (40)

Recorded Accidents

All 40 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Madisonville, KY N21385 Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Alvord, TX N2027T Substantial None Enroute unknown
Boalsburg, PA N504JN Substantial None Emergency descent Not determined
West Carthage, NY N61486 Substantial Fatal Maneuvering unknown
Titusville, FL N21409 Substantial Minor Standing Personnel issues
Ozark, AL N9421P Destroyed Fatal Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Ormond Beach, FL N731TA Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Allentown, PA N1831A Substantial Serious Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Granada Hills, CA N2128T Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Fort Lauderdale, FL N3947C Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Medford, NJ N204HF Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Eden Prairie, MN N2032S Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Ormond beach, FL N614TA Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
Jeanerette, LA N1549W Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Calhoun, GA N6148D Substantial None Standing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Mount Pocono, PA N21496 Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Carthage, NY N20059 Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Allentown, PA N152CC Substantial Minor Standing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Titusville, FL N2110J Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Cleveland, OH N2065P Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Titusville, FL N2099S Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Titusville, FL N1803R Substantial None Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Chesterfield, MO N345MH Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues, Organizational issues
Hillsboro, OR N61482 Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Titusville, FL N2093U Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues

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