Aircraft Description
N499SL is a 1979 Hughes 369D, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Hlh Leasing LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C20B engine producing 420 horsepower, N499SL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63322 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N499SL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.6628, -97.2372 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N499SL was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Hughes is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 674 Hughes aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 369D model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N499SL. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2018 | CEN18LA121 | Unknown | Serious | The pilot’s failure to recognize and compensate for hazards during the external load operation, which led to a collision between a lineman (external load) and a powerline. |
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Last Known Position
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC