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CEN25LA107

2025-02-28 · Alvord, Texas, United States · None · 1 aircraft · Status: Completed

Current FAA registration · N2027T

Make / Model
SCHWEIZER 269C-1
Engine
LYCOMING HIO-360-G1A (180 hp)
Seats / Engines
3 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date
20071029
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S A19CD0

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).

Aircraft involved

Factual narrative

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. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

FAA avdata. C = Cause, F = Factor.

  • — Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file NTSB_2025_CEN25LA107.txt. Findings + structured fields enriched from FAA avall.mdb. Full investigation docket on data.ntsb.gov ↗.

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