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
Texas35Washington17Florida16Pennsylvania12California11Michigan10Oklahoma6Illinois6Delaware6Alabama6Oregon5Arizona5
Who owns them registrant type
Individual109 (53%)Corporation42 (20%)LLC39 (19%)Co-owned15 (7%)Partnership2 (1.0%)
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
Valid202 (98%)Revoked3 (1%)Sale reported1 (0.5%)Canceled1 (0.5%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard144 (70%)Multiple25 (12%)None on file21 (10%)Restricted16 (8%)Experimental1 (0.5%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Schweizer Rsg LLC4Tri County Rentals And Sales INC2Tactical Turtle LLC2Del Rio Aviation INC2A And J Aviation Services LLC2Wdw Aviation Leasing INC1Waller County Aviation Museum1Vertical Development LLC1Venture Helicopters LLC1Universal Exports LLC1Tsr Sky Chicken LLC1Southern Cross Aviation INC1
Fleet pages: Schweizer Rsg LLC · Del Rio Aviation INC · Waller County Aviation Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 373 cases since 1982, 42 fatal
2026-02-21ERA26LA122 · 269A N1020S · accident near Gettysburg, PA · minor injuries
2026-01-27GAA26WA087 · 269C ZKHGP · accident near Paekakariki Hill · 2 killed
2025-02-09GAA25WA091 · 269C DHSEP · accident near Dippenricht · 2 killed
2024-06-01ERA24LA242 · 269A N8045H · accident near Danbury, NH · serious injuries
2023-06-27ERA23LA289 · 269A N90270 · accident near Anderson, SC · no injuries
2023-03-09ERA23LA146 · 269A N8911F · accident near Titusville, FL · no injuries
2023-02-23GAA23WA077 · 269A HAHBQ · accident near Budaors
2023-02-06WPR23LA105 · 269C N7452F · accident near Yakima, WA · no injuries
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 · 31 269B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9390F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner West Virginia |
Restricted | 2026-06-11 | Valid |
| N9423F | Hughes 269B |
Avex Holdings Heli INC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-12-14 | Valid |
| N9561F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2024-08-23 | Valid |
| N9428F | Hughes 269B |
Bargo Aviation Services LLC Crittenden, Kentucky |
Restricted | 2024-08-13 | Valid |
| N9485F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2024-01-26 | Valid |
| N451JR | Hughes 269B |
Fathom Aviation LLC Burley, Washington |
Restricted | 2022-10-06 | Valid |
| N9569F | Hughes 269B |
Classic Helicopter CORP Auburn, Washington |
Standard | 2020-10-02 | Valid |
| N3TF | Hughes 269B |
Helicopter Accessory Service East Pensacola, Florida |
Standard | 2019-08-12 | Valid |
| N9563F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Multiple | 2019-07-11 | Valid |
| N267RW | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2019-03-02 | Valid |
| N911VC | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Multiple | 2018-11-16 | Valid |
| N9440F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2018-08-15 | Valid |
| N9489F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2018-07-10 | Valid |
| N9559F | Hughes 269B |
Geco INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-06-06 | Valid |
| N525GH | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-03-06 | Valid |
| N9361F | Hughes 269B |
Rmw Services LLC Mckee, Kentucky |
Standard | 2016-03-03 | Valid |
| N9504F | Hughes 269B |
Rons Air Service INC Two Buttes, Colorado |
Restricted | 2014-06-06 | Valid |
| N9333F | Hughes 269B |
Fire Bird Aviation INC Vivian, Louisiana |
Multiple | 2014-02-20 | Valid |
| N9323F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2012-12-06 | Valid |
| N9516F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2012-10-01 | Valid |
| N9374F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Multiple | 2011-05-26 | Valid |
| N9326F | Hughes 269B |
Lelys Orland, California |
Multiple | 2010-01-22 | Valid |
| N9369F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2009-03-09 | Valid |
| N9468F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2007-02-21 | Valid |
| N691RR | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2000-08-17 | Valid |
| N22730 | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1989-08-16 | Valid |
| N9385F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Texas |
Restricted | 1988-01-12 | Valid |
| N9442F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Washington |
Multiple | 1987-12-08 | Valid |
| N115AC | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1987-05-23 | Valid |
| N9517F | Hughes 269B |
S Martinez Livestock INC Moxee, Washington |
Standard | 1970-11-12 | Valid |
| N9350F | Hughes 269B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | Sale reported |