Summary
On July 10, 2023, a Schweizer 269C-1 (N21409) was involved in an accident near Titusville, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA301. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21409.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA301