N21385SCHWEIZER 269C2025-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER 269CS/N: 0356

Summary

On July 02, 2025, a Schweizer 269C (N21385) was involved in an accident near Madisonville, KY. 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 pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA255. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21385.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA255
Location
Madisonville, KY
Event ID
20250703200456
Coordinates
37.353636, -87.395701
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
0356
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
269CH269
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
269C-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
US AVIATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Address
365 GOLDEN KNIGHTS BLVD
City
TITUSVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32780-8124
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA255