Hughes 269 300 series helicopters
207 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1961 to 1987; half of them date from 1967 or earlier. Texas has the most (35). 40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the 269 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Hio-360 Ser (88), Lycoming I0360 Ser (43), Lycoming Ho-360 (19)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 64 mph
- Maker on the register
- Hughes
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 12, 1970; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 70 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Schweizer Rsg LLC · Del Rio Aviation INC · Waller County Aviation Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 373 cases since 1982, 42 fatal
The 8 most recent of 373 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Hughes 269 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
207 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Hughes 269s?
Texas, with 35.
Who owns the Hughes 269?
40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 207
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9517F | Hughes 269B |
S Martinez Livestock INC Moxee, Washington |
Standard | 1970-11-12 | Valid |
| N58371 | Hughes 269C |
Bilton Aircraft Management INC Umatilla, Florida |
Standard | Valid | |
| N7446F | Hughes 269C |
Air Sprayers INC Two Buttes, Colorado |
Restricted | Valid | |
| N8799F | Hughes 269A |
New England Equip CORP Auburn, Massachusetts |
None on file | Revoked | |
| N8802F | Hughes 269A |
Individual owner North Carolina |
None on file | Revoked | |
| N9286F | Hughes 269C |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Canceled | |
| N9350F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | Sale reported |