# FAA incident reports: Allison T63 series A list on [Allison T63 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-t63-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20230329002399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230329002399A.md): Bell OH-58A · Bokchito, OK · Mar 29, 2023 · N82851 · 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 crop dusting operations on March 29, 2023 at approximately 0928L. The pilot sustained minor… - [Accident 20230206001639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230206001639A.md): Bell OH-58A · Yuma, AZ · Feb 6, 2023 · N36FA · 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 causing a hard landing in an open field, damaging the aircraft. - [Accident 20220727020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220727020189A.md): Bell OH-58A · Bloomsburg, PA · Jul 27, 2022 · N132HD · Substantial damage > Pilot operating N132HD helicopter was aerial spraying a cornfield located near [privacy data omitted]. At approximately 1500 hours local, while making the first pass of this field the aircraft contacted a power line with the tail rotor. Evidence showed the… - [Accident 20220401001759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220401001759A.md): Bell OH-58A · Merced, CA · Apr 1, 2022 · N9287U · 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 destroyed. - [Accident 20211109018009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211109018009A.md): Bell OH-58A · Holtville, CA · Nov 9, 2021 · N902SF · 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 subsequently crashed. The pilot was the only occupant and was un-injured during the crash, the aircraft… - [Accident 20210518006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210518006859A.md): Bell OH-58A · Ulysses, KS · May 18, 2021 · N176SJ · 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 located in a field approximately 1 mile west of K25 highway and south of county road 1. The helicopter… - [Accident 20200218000199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200218000199A.md): Bell OH-58A · El Centro, CA · Feb 18, 2020 · N288NS · 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 made a downwind pass and climbed over the power wires and made a turn northbound after clearing the… - [Accident 20180519010739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180519010739A.md): Hughes 369A · Stoneburg, TX · May 19, 2018 · N369GK · 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 of hog depredation. The aircraft struck the top of the first row of trees. Next the fuselage and… - [Accident 20180511005259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180511005259A.md): Bell OH-58C · Somerton, AZ · May 11, 2018 · N82857 · 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 the field at approximately 20 knots and 45 degrees of bank. During the turn, the stick began to… - [Accident 20161101022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161101022659A.md): Bell OH-58C · Cameron, NC · Nov 1, 2016 · N139RD · 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 and made contact with the main rotor. The aircraft torqued to the left and made impact with the… - [Accident 20160722011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722011409A.md): Bell OH-58A · Lake Mills, IA · Jul 22, 2016 · N288NS · 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 approximately 1600 local time, N288NS was engaged in aerial application of chemical to a bean field. The… - [Accident 20160710011929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160710011929A.md): Bell OH-58A · Surprise, AZ · Jul 10, 2016 · N588MP · 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 the main chemical application of the field and was repositioning to southern end to ?touch up? Missed… - [Accident 20131023020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131023020529A.md): Bell OH-58C · Omaha, TX · Oct 23, 2013 · N911CC · 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 spun the helicopter around cutting off the tail boom in the process. He reported that he was… - [Accident 20120827020689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120827020689A.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58C · Escalon, CA · Aug 27, 2012 · N503DR · 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 from sight. Local orchard workers first on scene. Aircraft laying on rt side with pilot still on… - [Accident 20120121002419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120121002419A.md): Bell OH-58A · Brawley, CA · Jan 21, 2012 · N902SF · 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 noted. - [Accident 20100924051199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100924051199A.md): Bell OH-58A · Taylorsville, MS · Sep 24, 2010 · N132HD · 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, MS.aircraft came to rest facing approximately 228 degrees magnetic. Elevation of crash site was… - [Accident 20100202026859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100202026859A.md): Arrow Falco OH-58A · Escalon, CA · Feb 2, 2010 · N9286U · 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 caution light illuminated. Pilot decided to terminate aerial application operations and head back… - [Accident 20081215856669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081215856669A.md): Bell OH58C · St. Cloud, FL · Dec 15, 2008 · N659HA · 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 affected and special disorientation occured thus causing him to fly into the water. The pilot was… - [Accident 20080129009999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080129009999A.md): Bell OH58A · Brawley, CA · Jan 29, 2008 · N902SF · Destroyed > (-23) The pilot of N902SF was conducting agricultural spraying operations at night. While flying between job sites the helicopter struck high tension power lines that were approximately 60 feet AGL. The aircraft cut through several of the wires. The pilot… - [Accident 20071106826469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071106826469A.md): Bell OH58A · Cougar, WA · Nov 6, 2007 · N831SD · 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 failed to verify bucket suspension cables were clear of helicopter and rigging was correct prior to… - [Accident 20051105027729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051105027729A.md): Bell OH58A · Hughes, AR · Nov 5, 2005 · N331TA · 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, 2.3 miles west of hwy 147, Hughes, AR. The private pilot, the sole occupant, received fatal injuries,… - [Accident 20050810019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050810019879A.md): Bell OH58A · Lancaster, CA · Aug 10, 2005 · N177SJ · 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 aerial agricultural spraying activity in Lancaster, California. The aircraft was destroyed and the… - [Accident 20050715016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050715016059A.md): Bell 47G4A · Black Oak, AR · Jul 15, 2005 · N4087L · 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. The pilot [privacy data omitted] was spraying a field with malathion for the Arkansas boll weevil… - [Accident 20040513008509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040513008509A.md): Bell OH58A · Columbia, ME · May 13, 2004 · N59MH · Destroyed > (-23) During cruise flight of approximately 200 AGL pilot reported hearing the tail rotor speed warning beep and immediately started losing power. Pilot initiated an immediate 180 turn back toward the known open field area and attempted autorotation into the… - [Accident 20011123030589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011123030589A.md): Hughes 369HS · Papua · Nov 23, 2001 · N4265D · 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. Aircraft (helo) went over side of ship and into water. Aircraft destroyed and sank. Minor injury to pilot. - [Accident 20000722020829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000722020829A.md): Bell 206A1 · Bennettsville, NC · Jul 22, 2000 · N136C · 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 had two passengers on board, both weighting over 200 pounds. The pilot weighed approximately 300… - [Accident 20000118000439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000118000439A.md): Arofal OH58C · Brawley, CA · Jan 18, 2000 · N436SD · 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 Brawley, California. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the certificated commercial pilot,… - [Accident 19990918043269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990918043269A.md): Bell OH58A · Salinas, CA · Sep 18, 1999 · N5800K · 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 then corrected the yaw with left pedal to avoid hitting a power pole that was to his left. During the… - [Accident 19980408006119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980408006119A.md): Bell OH58A · Huron, CA · Apr 8, 1998 · N176SJ · 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 an emergency landing in a farmer's field, substantially damaging the helicopter. This accident is… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('03031') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-t63-series/incidents --- 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.