# Allison T63 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 03031 - Manufacturer (registry): ALLISON - Model: T63 SERIES - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Power: 250 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E2SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 46 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-t63-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-02-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-31): . Issued Jun 10, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (46) - [N1123S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1123S): [Fernandez Cessna Y](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERNANDEZ%20CESSNA%20Y), [Imperial, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Imperial), S/N 70-15529 - [N128NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128NS): [Custom Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUSTOM%20AIR%20LLC), [Louisville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Louisville), built 1970, S/N 70-15128 - [N132HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132HD): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1972, S/N 72-21264 - [N173FR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173FR): [National Test Pilot School](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATIONAL%20TEST%20PILOT%20SCHOOL), [Mojave, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mojave), built 2000, S/N FRI 004 - [N176SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176SJ): [Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1970, S/N 70-15556 - [N179NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179NS): [Morten John DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTEN%20JOHN%20DBA), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), built 1970, S/N 70-15079 - [N1851W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1851W): [Morten John E DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTEN%20JOHN%20E%20DBA), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), built 1971, S/N 71-20544 - [N258CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258CS): [Sierra Flite LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20FLITE%20LLC), [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden), built 2005, S/N 002 - [N282W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282W): [Central States Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20STATES%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Wood River, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Wood%20River), built 1972, S/N 72-21173 - [N288NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288NS): [Mbc Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MBC%20LEASING%20LLC), [Virden, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Virden), built 1970, S/N 70-15288 - [N310SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N310SP): [Rc Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Lumpkin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lumpkin), built 1971, S/N 71-20840 - [N354NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N354NS): [Custom Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUSTOM%20AIR%20LLC), [Louisville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Louisville), built 1971, S/N 71-20354 - [N36FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36FA): [Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1968, S/N 68-16765 - [N387RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N387RF): [Mid America Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1969, S/N 301381 - [N411NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411NS): [Custom Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUSTOM%20AIR%20LLC), [Louisville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Louisville), S/N 72-21411 - [N436SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N436SD): [Malolo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALOLO%20LLC), [San Luis Obispo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Luis%20Obispo), built 1970, S/N 70-15436 - [N445EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N445EA): [Edgefield Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDGEFIELD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sandy, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sandy), built 1969, S/N 69-16083 - [N446EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N446EA): [S R Baron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%20R%20BARON%20INC), [Brainerd, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Brainerd), built 2005, S/N 71-20462 - [N45780](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45780): [Nelson Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Crown Point, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Crown%20Point), built 1969, S/N 65-12968 - [N502MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502MC): [Morten David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTEN%20DAVID%20J), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), S/N 70-15618 - [N503DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N503DR): [Dat Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAT%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 2005, S/N 71-20679 - [N5800K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5800K): [Blair Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAIR%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Lemoore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lemoore), S/N 71-20843 - [N58479](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58479): [Usda Aphis Ws Atoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20APHIS%20WS%20ATOC), [Cedar City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Cedar%20City), built 1968, S/N 67-16036 - [N585SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N585SD): [Reynolds Darryl G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20DARRYL%20G), [Wills Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wills%20Point), built 1970, S/N 70-15585 - [N588MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N588MP): [Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL%20INC), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1972, S/N 72-21432 - [N59MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59MH): [Maine Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAINE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Whitefield, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Whitefield), built 1969, S/N 69-16092 - [N6249X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6249X): [Reynolds Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 67-16358 - [N637HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N637HA): [Helicopter Applicators Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20APPLICATORS%20INC), [Gettysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gettysburg), built 1970, S/N 70-15137 - [N637RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N637RA): [Reynolds Darryl G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20DARRYL%20G), [Wills Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wills%20Point), built 1970, S/N 7015637 - [N654EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N654EA): [Edgefield Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDGEFIELD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sandy, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sandy), built 1971, S/N 70-15554 - [N659HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N659HA): [Helicopter Applicators Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20APPLICATORS%20INC), [Gettysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gettysburg), built 1970, S/N 70-15395 - [N72365](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72365): [Glacier Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLACIER%20AVIATION%20INC), [Olympia, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Olympia), built 1972, S/N 44061 - [N727LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727LA): [Smart James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMART%20JAMES%20T), [Spurger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spurger), S/N 71-20721 - [N777HQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777HQ): [Quatacker Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUATACKER%20MIKE), [Porterville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Porterville), built 2005, S/N 001 - [N798WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N798WS): [Seley Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELEY%20CORP), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 2005, S/N CS001 - [N82851](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82851): [Prentice Walter L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRENTICE%20WALTER%20L), [Bokchito, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Bokchito), S/N 72-21118 - [N82857](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82857): [Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), S/N 70-15621 - [N831SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831SD): [Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 2005, S/N 69-16120 - [N844NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N844NS): [Barry Mark K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRY%20MARK%20K), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), built 1971, S/N 71-20844 - [N888US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888US): [Am Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AM%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Green Oaks, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Green%20Oaks), built 1968, S/N 180282 - [N904SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N904SF): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), built 1968, S/N 68-16891 - [N911CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911CC): [Reynolds Darryl G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20DARRYL%20G), [Wills Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wills%20Point), built 1970, S/N 68-16800 - [N913HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N913HP): [Hog Air Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOG%20AIR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Pargould, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Pargould), S/N 70-15494 - [N919AU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N919AU): [Knox County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNOX%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1972, S/N 72-21126 - [N931CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N931CC): [Tri-Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI-ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1972, S/N 001 - [N965MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N965MC): [Morten Jesse L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTEN%20JESSE%20L), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), S/N 71-20782 ## NTSB investigations (29) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN23LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA147), Mar 29, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N82851), Wade, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB WPR23LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA107), Feb 7, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N36FA), Yuma, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA22LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA341), Jul 27, 2022: Garlick OH-58A+ (N132HD), Bloomsburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and visual lookout, which resulted in impact with a powerline. - [NTSB WPR22LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA140), Apr 1, 2022: Bell OH-58A (N9287U), Merced, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike and ground impact. - [NTSB WPR22LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA032), Nov 9, 2021: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Holtville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control after becoming spatially disoriented when the helicopter entered low-level haze/fog. - [NTSB CEN21LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA225), May 18, 2021: Bell OH58A (N176SJ), Ulysses, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the aerial application flight, which resulted in collision with the power line and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR20CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA092), Feb 19, 2020: Bell OH 58A (N288NS), Colexico, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN18LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA183), May 19, 2018: Hughes 369A (N369GK), Stoneburg, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees. - [NTSB WPR18LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA140), May 12, 2018: Bell OH 58C (N82857), Yuma, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to thermal damage to the 1st stage gas producer turbine nozzle and an irregular fuel spray pattern due to carbon buildup of the… - [NTSB ERA17LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA032), Nov 1, 2016: Bell OH 58C (N139RD), Cameron, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight failure of a main rotor blade due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the failure of the main rotor blade was the absence of guidance to the operator to inspect an area of the main rotor… - [NTSB CEN16LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA289), Jul 22, 2016: Bell OH 58A (N288NS), Lake Mills, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike. - [NTSB GAA16CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA372), Jul 10, 2016: Bell OH 58 (N588MP), Surprise, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: While at a low altitude, the pilot's decision to do an abrupt descending right downwind turn which resulted in flying through his own vortices and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN14LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA022), Oct 23, 2013: Bell OH-58C (N911CC), Omaha, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to assess and compensate for the landing surface, which included high grass and loose dirt. - [NTSB WPR12LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA371), Aug 27, 2012: Arrow Falcon Exporters OH58 (N503DR), Escalon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-altitude agricultural application, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground. - [NTSB WPR12LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA096), Jan 21, 2012: Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue cracks that originated from corrosion pits. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended… - [NTSB ERA10LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA499), Sep 24, 2010: Bell OH-58A (N132HD), Taylorsville, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR10LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA126), Feb 2, 2010: Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A (N9286U), Escalon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the pneumatic fuel-to-governor control line. Also causal was the inadequate installation of the pneumatic line by maintenance… - [NTSB ERA09CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA090), Dec 15, 2008: Bell OH-58C (N659HA), Osceola County, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during low-altitude spraying operations, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. - [NTSB LAX08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA054), Jan 30, 2008: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB SEA08LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA020), Nov 6, 2007: Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58+ (N831SD), Cougar, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a nearby tree while performing a hover-climb. Factors include his failure to maintain clearance from his long-line cable, and his likely diverted… - [NTSB DFW06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA027), Nov 5, 2005: Arrow Falcon Exporters Arrow F OH-58A (N331TA), West Memphis, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a disconnected pneumatic (Pc) line. A contributing factor was the ravine. - [NTSB LAX05FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA264), Aug 10, 2005: San Joaquin Helicopters OH-58A+ (N177SJ), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pinion to turbine shaft coupling failed in fatigue due to a misaligned turbine shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB DFW05LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA190), Jul 15, 2005: Bell 47G-4A (N4087L), Black Oak, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA122), May 13, 2004: Garlick Helicipters OH-58A (N59MH), Columbia, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing during cruise flight. - [NTSB LAX02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA032), Nov 23, 2001: McDonnell Douglas 369HS (N4265D), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), destroyed. Probable cause: A dynamic roll over due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that all tiedowns were removed. A factor in the accident may have been the lack of clear communications… - [NTSB MIA00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA227), Jul 22, 2000: Bell 206A-1 (N136C), Bennettsville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use proper remedial action to counteract a loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB LAX00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA076), Jan 19, 2000: Bell OH-58C (N436SD), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fuel system contamination that resulted in a loss of engine power during aerial application and a subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX99LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA319), Sep 18, 1999: Bell OH58A (N5800K), Salinas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from all ground obstacles during a low altitude aerial application flight. - [NTSB LAX98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA134), Apr 9, 1998: Bell OH-58A (N176SJ), Huron, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to deteriorated O-ring seals in the fuel boost pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel lines. Factors in the accident were the inadequate manufacturer's inspection… ## FAA accident and incident reports (29) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20230329002399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230329002399A), Mar 29, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N82851), Bokchito, OK, Destroyed. A 1972 Bell OH-58A aircraft equipped to perform agricultural operation crashed in a field approximately 3.3 miles southeast of albany Oklahoma while performing… - [Accident 20230206001639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230206001639A), Feb 6, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N36FA), Yuma, AZ, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off from the load truck to dump rinse water through the system. At aproximantly 200 yards away and 40 feet up in altitude. The engine quit… - [Accident 20220727020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220727020189A), Jul 27, 2022: Bell OH-58A (N132HD), Bloomsburg, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot operating N132HD helicopter was aerial spraying a cornfield located near [privacy data omitted]. At approximately 1500 hours local, while making the… - [Accident 20220401001759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220401001759A), Apr 1, 2022: Bell OH-58A (N9287U), Merced, CA, Destroyed. Helicopter struck power line during an ag dispersal flight. One wire was cut, but second wire miss the wire cutter causing the helicopter to crash and was… - [Accident 20211109018009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211109018009A), Nov 9, 2021: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Holtville, CA, Substantial damage. Holtville, CA on 11/9/2021, N902SF, a Bell OH-58, struck a sprinkler in the field while performing 14CFR part 137 crop dusting operations, the helicopter… - [Accident 20210518006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210518006859A), May 18, 2021: Bell OH-58A (N176SJ), Ulysses, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The accident happened about 10 miles north of Ulysses KS when a power line strike occurred during helicopter agricultural spray operations. The accident was… - [Accident 20200218000199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200218000199A), Feb 18, 2020: Bell OH-58A (N288NS), El Centro, CA, Destroyed. At approximately 19:15 PST, the pilot was performing an aerial application at alamitos 6 b. pilot had a final load onboard and took off into the wind. Pilot… - [Accident 20180519010739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180519010739A), May 19, 2018: Hughes 369A (N369GK), Stoneburg, TX, Destroyed. At about 0915 am, Hughes aircraft N369GK carrying a pilot, a left seat spotter and two passengers took off from a landing zone (lz) in sunset, Texas in pursuit… - [Accident 20180511005259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180511005259A), May 11, 2018: Bell OH-58C (N82857), Somerton, AZ, Substantial damage. The pilot lifted off at AZ25 for aerial application with 12-15 gallons of fuel and 98 gallons of product. After the first pass the pilot started a turn back to… - [Accident 20161101022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161101022659A), Nov 1, 2016: Bell OH-58C (N139RD), Cameron, NC, Destroyed. On 11/1/2016, . The aircraft had just refueled from a tanker-truck platform when a mechanical malfunction had occurred. The tail-boom of the aircraft broke off… - [Accident 20160722011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722011409A), Jul 22, 2016: Bell OH-58A (N288NS), Lake Mills, IA, Substantial damage. A part 137 crop dusting aircraft hit a power line. The location of the accident occurred southwest of Lake Mills, IA and the pilot was not injured. At… - [Accident 20160710011929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160710011929A), Jul 10, 2016: Bell OH-58A (N588MP), Surprise, AZ, Substantial damage. At approximately 1210 MST, the commercial pilot had been at work approximately three and one half hours before the accident. The pilot stated he had finished… - [Accident 20131023020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131023020529A), Oct 23, 2013: Bell OH-58C (N911CC), Omaha, TX, Substantial damage. On October 23, 2013, the pilot was conducting aerial application northwest of Omaha, TX. He went to touchdown on a hilltop when a skid dug into the ground and… - [Accident 20120827020689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120827020689A), Aug 27, 2012: Arrow Falcon Exporters Inc OH-58C (N503DR), Escalon, CA, Destroyed. Pilot concluding first aerial spray operation of the day. Witness states aircraft in steep rt. Hand bank, EST. 50FT above orchard when rotorcraft disappeared… - [Accident 20120121002419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120121002419A), Jan 21, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, No damage. Aero falcon OH-58 had a rotor mast failure just pior to lift -off of the aircraft, failure was internal of the main rotor transmission no damage to aircraft… - [Accident 20100924051199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100924051199A), Sep 24, 2010: Bell OH-58A (N132HD), Taylorsville, MS, Substantial damage. On 24 September 2010 at approximately 1315 CDT, 1815 UTC, N132HD crashed in a wooded area at the following coordinates: N31 54 52 W089 26 08 near Taylorsville,… - [Accident 20100202026859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100202026859A), Feb 2, 2010: Arrow Falco OH-58A (N9286U), Escalon, CA, Destroyed. While conducting title 14 CFR part 137 operations pilot reported to his ground crew that the helicopter was developing a vibration. Shortly after the generator… - [Accident 20081215856669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081215856669A), Dec 15, 2008: Bell OH58C (N659HA), St. Cloud, FL, Destroyed. (-23) 137 Operator was flying low over a large lake spraying chemicals, the lake was extremely calm and appeared to be glassy. The pilots depth perception was… - [Accident 20080129009999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080129009999A), Jan 29, 2008: Bell OH58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot of N902SF was conducting agricultural spraying operations at night. While flying between job sites the helicopter struck high tension power… - [Accident 20071106826469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071106826469A), Nov 6, 2007: Bell OH58A (N831SD), Cougar, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot took off with fertilizer bucket attached. Suspension cable from bucket was inadvertently over lower blade of wire strike protection system. Pilot… - [Accident 20051105027729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051105027729A), Nov 5, 2005: Bell OH58A (N331TA), Hughes, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 5, 2005, at approximately 0835 CST, a arrowf-OH-58A experimental exhibition helicopter, N331TA, impacted the ground on ragland plantation,… - [Accident 20050810019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050810019879A), Aug 10, 2005: Bell OH58A (N177SJ), Lancaster, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On August 10, 2005, at 06:03 PDT, a san joaquin helicopters OH-58A+, N177SJ, operating in the restricted category, impacted terrain while performing an… - [Accident 20050715016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050715016059A), Jul 15, 2005: Bell 47G4A (N4087L), Black Oak, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 15, 2005 at 1345 local time rotorcraft N4087L, a Bell BHT-47-G4A piloted by [privacy data omitted] crashed in a field near Black Oak, Arkansas.… - [Accident 20040513008509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040513008509A), May 13, 2004: Bell OH58A (N59MH), Columbia, ME, Destroyed. (-23) During cruise flight of approximately 200 AGL pilot reported hearing the tail rotor speed warning beep and immediately started losing power. Pilot… - [Accident 20011123030589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011123030589A), Nov 23, 2001: Hughes 369HS (N4265D), Papua, No damage. (-23) Lack of proper communications between pilot and deck handling crew. Pilot attempted to take off with tie down strap and APU cable still attached.… - [Accident 20000722020829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000722020829A), Jul 22, 2000: Bell 206A1 (N136C), Bennettsville, NC, Substantial damage. (-23)The pilot lost control on lift off. The aircraft made a hard swerving right turn and landed on right side resulting in substantial damage. The aircraft… - [Accident 20000118000439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000118000439A), Jan 18, 2000: Arofal OH58C (N436SD), Brawley, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 18, 2000, about 1630 hours pacific standard time, a bell OH-58C, N436SD, collided with flat agricultural terrain while spraying a field in… - [Accident 19990918043269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990918043269A), Sep 18, 1999: Bell OH58A (N5800K), Salinas, CA, No damage. (-23) During an agricultural application the pilot was making a westerly pass, as he came to the end of the field he felt the helicopter yaw to the right, he… - [Accident 19980408006119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980408006119A), Apr 8, 1998: Bell OH58A (N176SJ), Huron, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) When the OH58 helicopter took off from the landing pad of a nurse truck to do a rinse of his application equipment, the engine lost power. The pilot made… ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AGQA088274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA088274), Jul 7, 2003: TRANSCEIVER. INOPERATIVE. TRANSCEIVER INOPERATIVE, WON'T TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists T6-320-A - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists T6-320-A - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA. Lists T6-320-A - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co. Lists T6-320-A --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.