# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6A&6V335 series A list on [Franklin 6A&6V335 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a-6v335-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 71 reports - [Accident 20250624008899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624008899A.md): Maule M-4-220C · Pendleton, OR · Jun 24, 2025 · N2051U · Substantial damage > ASOS reporting winds were at 170 at 8 gusting to 18. As stated by the pilot on downwind the tower cleared me to land on runway 26 and reported winds at 200 at 6. The pilot came in on a stable approach with a little extra speed (~75MPH) due to being heavy… - [Incident 20180507004869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180507004869I.md): Maule M-4-220C · Fields, OR · May 7, 2018 · N102MD · Minor damage > Pilot was landing on state of Oregon hwy 205 south of Fields Oregon to stop and eat lunch at the gas station/cafe. As described by the pilot, on landing the aircraft settled harder than normal causing a bounce. While attempting correction, he indicated there… - [Accident 20180205003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180205003549A.md): Cessna 172 · Juneau, AK · Feb 5, 2018 · N271BJ · Substantial damage > Airman overflew landing site, which was covered with windblown snow. A snowmobile track nearby showed visible rocks in the track, with which airman presumed snow depth to be about 4 inches. Aircraft landed in snow using soft field technique, but snow was over… - [Incident 20150706015039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150706015039I.md): Maule M-5-220C · North Pole, AK · Jul 6, 2015 · N62017 · Minor damage > Airman had been flying that afternoon looking for a picnic spot to take his family. Airman stated that after locating an appropriate location, he assessed his landing area and landed. After landing, he walked the landing/take-off area looking for ruts, large… - [Accident 20150511006839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150511006839A.md): Maule M-4-220C · Rigby, ID · May 11, 2015 · N2058U · Substantial damage > Gear collapse, landing drifted off runway, turned. Pilot stated concerning the ground loop event that occurrred on 5/11/2015, in Maule, N2058U, notice upon setting for landing that windsock was standing straight out with crosswind from the right and appeared… - [Accident 20140618008319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140618008319A.md): Cessna 175 · Moab, UT · Jun 18, 2014 · N7043M · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Winds at canyonlands airport (cny) approximately 30 NM to the northwest of the accident at an elevation of 4,557 feet MSL reported winds at 270 at 9 KTS gusting to 17 KTS. Pilot was climbing (approximately 9,900 MSL) near the aircrafts service ceiling with a… - [Accident 20121123026819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121123026819A.md): Sater Vernon D Coot A-AMPHIB · San Andreas, CA · Nov 23, 2012 · N8VS · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Witness reported the aircraft turned rt base for rwy 31, nosed down and the wings appeared to seperate prior to impact. - [Accident 20100406030989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100406030989A.md): Cessna 175 · Eveleth, MN · Apr 6, 2010 · N9266B · Substantial damage > On 04/06/2010 aircraft N9266B landed at ely lake aviation grass runway. Aircraft encountered a soft spot which caused the aircraft to stop suddenly and ground loop the left wing and propellor. Airframe structure was damaged. Two persons total on board no… - [Accident 20070427012289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070427012289A.md): Hiller UH12C · Plant City, FL · Apr 27, 2007 · N92993 · Substantial damage > (-23) On April 27, 2007, about 1330 eastern time, a Hiller UH-12C helicopter, operating on a part 91 instruction flight made a forced landing in a field following a loss of engine power near Plant City, FL. VFR conditions prevailed for the flight, and no VFR… - [Accident 20070331005509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070331005509A.md): Cessna 175B · Hastings, FL · Mar 31, 2007 · N8092T · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 31, 2007, at 2:10 local time, a Cessna 175B, N8092T, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted], made an emergency landing in a swampy area near Hastings, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft was… - [Accident 20060925023789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060925023789A.md): Blanca 14132 · Ellijay, GA · Sep 25, 2006 · N74475 · Destroyed > (-23) On 9/25/2006, at approximately 1830, aircraft registration N74475, piloted by [privacy data omitted] experienced engine problems and attempted to make an emergency landing. While attempting the emergency landing, the aformentioned aircraft impacted a… - [Incident 20050904025629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050904025629I.md): Cessna 175A · Weedsport, NY · Sep 4, 2005 · N859Z · Minor damage > (-23) On September 4, 2005, at 1100 EDT, a Cessna aircraft CE-175-A, s/n 56306, N859Z, operated by pilot [privacy data omitted] taxied the aircraft into a drainage ditch, after landing at the Weedsport-Whitfords Airport (KB16). The pilot contacted the local… - [Incident 20050815022009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050815022009I.md): Maule M4220C · Elwood, IN · Aug 15, 2005 · N102MD · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 15, 2005, pilot in command [privacy data omitted] was operating N102MD, a Maule M-4 aircraft, on a personal pleasure flight from day airport (6H4), jackson, Michigan to metropolitan airport (ump), indianapolis, Indiana. At about Elwood,… - [Incident 20040603011739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040603011739I.md): Bell 47G · Hawthorne, CA · Jun 3, 2004 · N4115A > (-23) Air traffic was notified vaughn eric dobalian, the pilot of Bell 47G, serial number 1084, N4115A, that he was declaring an emergency due to difficulty controlling to aircraft. Upon landing, Mr. Dobalian inspected the aircraft for damage that may cause… - [Incident 20040527022729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040527022729I.md): Bell 47G · Harrisburg, PA · May 27, 2004 · N6356 · Minor damage > (-23) During landing to runway 26, aircraft was descending too fast when wind shifted to the tail. Pilot stated that he contacted the runway hard. Pilot repositioned aircraft to ramp. During post flight inspection it was discovered that the aft cross-tube was… - [Accident 20030901036529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030901036529A.md): Bell 47D1 · Chino, CA · Sep 1, 2003 · N64580 · Destroyed > (-23) While practicing a running landings in a BH-47 a student pilot failed to touch down in a level attitude. The aircraft initially contacted the surface with the right rear skid causing the aircraft to pitch forward. In reaction to the forward pitching… - [Accident 20030628015289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030628015289A.md): Amtr STARDUSTER2 · Ellicott, CO · Jun 28, 2003 · N80T · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) The aircraft departed Colorado Springs east airport (A50), Ellicott Colorado and was in the process of performing a low level flight over the Ellicott runway. The aircraft crashed inverted and nose first. There was no post crash fire. One witness stated… - [Incident 20030103010149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030103010149I.md): Cessna 175 · St Croix River · Jan 3, 2003 · N9266B > (-23) On 1/3/03, steven lere was PIC of a Cessna 175. He depleted his fuel supply before reaching his destination while enroute from amery, WI. This forced him to make an emergency landing on the saint Croix River without damage to his aircraft or personal… - [Incident 20020622014459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020622014459I.md): Bell 47D1 · Chino, CA · Jun 22, 2002 · N64580 · Minor damage > (-23) On Saturday 22nd June at around 14:30, the pilot reported that he lifted the helicopter into a hover and moved over the grass area in front of a hangar at the Chino Airport, Chino California. He reported that he hovered for about 5 minutes before… - [Accident 20010705016439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010705016439A.md): Bell 47D1 · Riverside, CA · Jul 5, 2001 · N64580 · No damage > (.19) On July 5, 2001, at 1701 hours pacific daylight time, a Bell 47D-1, N64580, experienced a rough running engine on short final approach and entered an autorotation to the airport at Riverside, California. The helicopter made a hard landing and sustained… - [Accident 20000313007779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000313007779A.md): Mrchti S20522R · Rayville, LA · Mar 13, 2000 · N2832W · No damage > (-23) Aircraft engine lost power, pilot made a forced landing short of runway. - [Accident 19990624007559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990624007559A.md): Maule M4220C · Mcgrath, AK · Jun 24, 1999 · N40677 · Substantial damage > Acft crashed while en route and sustained substantial damage, other circumstances are unknown. (From.19) on June 24, 1999, about 1220 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Maule M-4-220C airplane, N40677, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing… - [Incident 19980711029129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980711029129I.md): Blanca 14133 · Arlington, WA · Jul 11, 1998 · N6520N · Minor damage > Prior departing runway 16 at the awo airport, the pilot neglected to switch from the auxiliary fuel tank to a wing tank containing sufficient fuel. While on upwind, the aircraft encountered fuel stravation. Pilot switched to a wing tank, but was unable to… - [Accident 19980606012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980606012409A.md): Maule M5220C · Kettle Falls, WA · Jun 6, 1998 · N16CB · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Acft crashed under unknown circumstances, 2 POB suffered fatal inj acft has unknown damage, Kettle Falls, WA. (-23) after photo flight buzzed ground crew, attempted a roll. Struck water. Broke up and sank. (.4) witnesses described the airplane performing… - [Incident 19970705016759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970705016759I.md): Hiller UH12B · Tres Pinos, CA · Jul 5, 1997 · N94525 · Minor damage > Walking away rotors winding down. Another chopper landing. Rotor was caused rotors to cone and strike tailboom. - [Accident 19961215039369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961215039369A.md): Bell 47G · West Palm Beach, FL · Dec 15, 1996 · N1200Z · Destroyed > Stuck throttle. Engine overspeed in pattern. Autorotated. Turned into wind failed decelerated. Bounced. Nosed over. - [Accident 19960730037069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960730037069A.md): Bell 47D1 · West Boca Raton, FL · Jul 30, 1996 · N1200Z · Substantial damage > Lost power circling on photo flight at 200FT. Autorotated. Rotors hit trees landing. - [Accident 19960709016219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960709016219A.md): Bell 47G · Bartow, FL · Jul 9, 1996 · N6356 · Destroyed > Aerial observation flight tailrotor hit ground during quick stop manuever avoiding powerline. - [Accident 19950307003299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950307003299A.md): Hiller UH12C · Bonners Ferry, ID · Mar 7, 1995 · N222TE · Substantial damage > Practicing pinnicle approach hover. Transition to forward flight lost RPM. Lost tail control. Landed hard. Rolled. - [Accident 19931003037339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931003037339A.md): Maule M5220C · Denver, CO · Oct 3, 1993 · N16CB · Substantial damage > Swerved on landing. Student saya CFI failed correct. CFI says tried to correct but student froze on control. - [Incident 19930301007279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930301007279I.md): Hiller UH12C · Spokane, WA · Mar 1, 1993 · N222TE · Minor damage > Aircraft began to vibrate at hover. Lost control authority. Landed. Left lower engine snubber assembly failed. - [Accident 19930228003839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930228003839A.md): Maule M5220C · Denver, CO · Feb 28, 1993 · N16CB · Substantial damage > Drifted left on flare. Elected go around. Drifted right. Struck wind indicator. Caused flutter due wing damage. - [Incident 19920121004619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920121004619I.md): Hiller UH12B · Dallas, TX · Jan 21, 1992 · N94525 · Minor damage > Pilot practicing autorotations. Aircraft seemed to sink more than previously. Tail rotor hit ground. - [Incident 19910519020719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910519020719I.md): Cessna 172C · Pine Center, MN · May 19, 1991 · N1427Y · Minor damage > Aircraft struck a powerline during approach to landing in a pasture. Landed safely. - [Incident 19901208062109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901208062109I.md): Bell 47G · Maryville, TN · Dec 8, 1990 · N4115A · Minor damage > Fell 4 feet AGL while hovering. Engine sprag support brace failed causing loss of lateral control. - [Accident 19900728029189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900728029189A.md): Bell 47G · Clayhatchee, AL · Jul 28, 1990 · N7153 · Substantial damage > Engine quit on pull-up from a spray run. Crash landed. A magneto coil failed, report indicates no ag certification - [Incident 19890409024269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890409024269I.md): Maule M4220C · Seattle, WA · Apr 9, 1989 · N2065U · Minor damage > Lost control on rollout in gusty conditions. Used too much brake. Aircraft ground looped and nosed down. - [Incident 19880131021669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880131021669I.md): Blanca 14133 · Grands Pass, OR · Jan 31, 1988 · N6518N · Minor damage > Ran off the runway during a high speed taxi test when the right main gear collapsed. - [Incident 19870416029399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870416029399I.md): Hiller UH12C · Ukiah, CA · Apr 16, 1987 · N26186 > Loss of oil pressure before forced landing. Found oil line was off the fitting to the oil pump. - [Accident 19860702029759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860702029759A.md): Hiller UH12C · Garberville, CA · Jul 2, 1986 · N26186 · Substantial damage > The helicopter landed when rotor RPM decayed. Main rotor centrifugal clutch was oil soaked due to a leaking seal. - [Incident 19850509027269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850509027269I.md): Maule M4220C · Ontonagon, MI · May 9, 1985 · N2050U · Minor damage > Aircraft tipped up on wing and tail wheel struck runway edge light, on rollout. Off side of runway into mud. - [Accident 19840217004159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840217004159A.md): Blanca 14132 · Rialto, CA · Feb 17, 1984 · N74490 · Substantial damage > Engine stopped on climbout due to fuel starvation. Crash landed gear up. Fuel selector on empty tank other was full - [Accident 19820714028939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820714028939A.md): Cessna 172 · Oxbow, OR · Jul 14, 1982 · N8230U · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Stalled during slow,low altitude turn over river landing area. Aircraft burned on impact. Was over gross weight. - [Incident 19810927071859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810927071859I.md): Maule M5220C · Columbia, MD · Sep 27, 1981 · N16CB · Minor damage > Engine failed on climb at 500 ft, landed on next farm. Engine had a broken connecting rod wrist pin. - [Accident 19810822050919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810822050919A.md): Hiller UH12B · Las Vegas, NV · Aug 22, 1981 · N94525 · Substantial damage > Pilot misjudged landing. Made hard landing and tail boom failed. - [Incident 19810715055589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810715055589I.md): Univar 1082 · Akron, CO · Jul 15, 1981 · N9529K > Za lost power after takeoff. Landed off airport. Found evidence of moisture in magneto. Aircraft recently washed. - [Incident 19810228017139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810228017139I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Warrensburg, MO · Feb 28, 1981 · N937W · Substantial damage > Pilot forgot to lower gear prior to landing. - [Accident 19801008049739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801008049739A.md): Bell 47G · Clarksville, TN · Oct 8, 1980 · N64877 · Destroyed > Allowed rotor speed to decay on autorotation landing. Hit hard, copter nosed over. CFI late on recovery try. - [Accident 19800726033189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800726033189A.md): Amtr B · Kelso, WA · Jul 26, 1980 · N7141 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Evidence shows amphibians wing was damaged by some object in the air or in takeoff. Wing then failed in flight. - [Accident 19790729020869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790729020869A.md): Bell 47D1 · Enterprise, AL · Jul 29, 1979 · N36015 · Substantial damage > Flew into own rotorwash after 180 degree turn during spray operation. Skid hit. Rolled over. 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