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March 1, 2025 · Schweizer 269C-1 · N2027T
Alvord, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alvord, TX
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C-1
Tail Number
N2027T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA107
On February 28, 2025, about 1800 central standard time, a Schweizer 269C-1 helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Alvord, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he took off in the helicopter from his residence and flew about 1 mile when he heard a “pop” and the engine rpm decreased. He attempted to autorotate the helicopter to a field. The helicopter flipped over during the autorotation and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor, fuselage, and tail boom. The helicopter was retained for further examination.
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On February 28, 2025, about 1800 central standard time, a Schweizer 269C-1 helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Alvord, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he took off in the helicopter from his residence and flew about 1 mile when he heard a “pop” and the engine rpm decreased. He attempted to autorotate the helicopter to a field. The helicopter flipped over during the autorotation and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor, fuselage, and tail boom. The helicopter was retained for further examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CST
Nearest AirportPrivate Residence (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C-1
Tail NumberN2027T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:55