# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6A4200 series A list on [Franklin 6A4200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4200-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20240627008979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240627008979A.md): Bell-K-Copter 47G · Fallon, NV · Jun 27, 2024 · N7762 · Destroyed > While hovering over the landing cart pilot stated that he began to mismanage the flight controls. By overcontrolling the helicopter, the pilot lost control resulting in the aircraft crashing approximately 25 yards from the landing cart and rolling inverted.… - [Accident 20120919023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120919023599A.md): Hiller UH-12B · Blum, TX · Sep 19, 2012 · N94735 · Substantial damage > On September 19, 2012, at approximately 0955 CST, a Hiller UH-12B helicopter, N94735, experienced a loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude near rio vista, TX. The student pilot was on a survey flight looking at cattle and fences. The pilot… - [Incident 20100822043339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100822043339I.md): Bell 47G · Highland Townsh, MI · Aug 22, 2010 · N125MR · Minor damage > The pilot lost control of the helicopter while taking off from a confined area, between two occupied dwellings. The tail rotor struck the water and the aircraft came to rest near an embankment, in approximately three feet of water. All three occupants… - [Accident 20060918018859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060918018859A.md): Bell 47G · Vallecito, CA · Sep 18, 2006 · N7762 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot states that he was on a title 14 CFR part 91 photo flight. After the photographer had taken his pictures the pilot states that he asked his passenger if he needed a rest relief. He states he told the passenger it was an hour back to the airport.… - [Incident 20000721029999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000721029999I.md): Bell 47G · Romney, IN · Jul 21, 2000 · N957B · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was attempting to land his helicopter on a trailer used to transport the aircraft. While hovering over the trailer, the pilot snagged a skid on the side of the trailer causing loss of control. This trailer is extremely narrow considering the skid… - [Accident 19980817022239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980817022239A.md): Bell 47G · Monette, AR · Aug 17, 1998 · N2795A · Substantial damage > Helicopter flipped over on takeoff. (-23) pilot stated when lifting off ground he lost control of the aircraft. Right skid hit ground, then rotor blades, aircraft rolled to the right and impacted ground. - [Accident 19950822033149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950822033149A.md): Bell 47D1 · Sidney, OH · Aug 22, 1995 · N9115R · Substantial damage > Hard landing in soybeans. Unable to pull more pitch to flare on practice landing. Chopped tail. Belated pitch use. (-23) a flight instructor and student on an instructional flight were returning to the base of operation. The student was attempting to make a… - [Accident 19921011041499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921011041499A.md): Bell 47D1 · El Monte, CA · Oct 11, 1992 · N162B · Substantial damage > Demonstrating pinnacle landing to passenger made hard impact due low rotor RPM. Rolled over. - [Accident 19891106046999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891106046999A.md): Bell STC47 · Elberton, GA · Nov 6, 1989 · N73871 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Helicopter waivered in air. Loud metallic sound and then fell to the ground. Unable to determine cause. - [Incident 19890225009969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890225009969I.md): Bell 47G · Ozark, MO · Feb 25, 1989 · N957B · Minor damage > Pop followed by vibration on takeoff. Landed. Main rotor grip assembly was broken due to metal fatigue. - [Accident 19880711026589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880711026589A.md): Bell 47D1 · Stockbridge, MI · Jul 11, 1988 · N12087 · Substantial damage > Loud noise vibration and loss of cyclic during spray run. Crash landed. AN17432 bolt missing causing control loss. - [Incident 19870405021399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870405021399I.md): Amtrso STARDUSTER2 · Fullerton, CA · Apr 5, 1987 · N99689 > The engine lost power and the pilot safely landed the aircraft. A cylinder bolt was found to have failed. - [Accident 19851213075619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851213075619A.md): Hiller H23A · Madera, CA · Dec 13, 1985 · N3107G · Destroyed > Impacted the ground during a frost control flight when fog suddenly rolled in, cutting the visibility to zero. - [Accident 19830907048949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830907048949A.md): Bell 47G · Charleston, WV · Sep 7, 1983 · N88754 · Substantial damage > Lost rotor RPM after entering transitional lift on takeoff. Settled to a hard landing. Neither pilot qualified PIC - [Accident 19820702026189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820702026189A.md): Bell OH13HMK5A · Oswego, SC · Jul 2, 1982 · N73871 · Substantial damage > Pilot was distracted by bee stinging him during landing. Hard landing caused substantial damage. - [Accident 19801130071239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801130071239A.md): Bell 47D1 · Horse Shoe Lake, AZ · Nov 30, 1980 · N8272E · Substantial damage > Engine lost power and helicopter made emergency landing on unsuitable terrain. - [Accident 19801108063629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801108063629A.md): Bell 47D · Panama City Bea, FL · Nov 8, 1980 · N9115R · Substantial damage > Tail rotor failed & helicopter crashed during emergency landing. Loss of grease fitting caused lack of lubrication. - [Accident 19800712024849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800712024849A.md): Bell 47G · Gettysburg, PA · Jul 12, 1980 · N2795A · Substantial damage > Engine failed and instructor made emergency landing. - [Accident 19781001033089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781001033089A.md): Bell 47B3 · Saginaw, MI · Oct 1, 1978 · N7762 · Substantial damage > Conditions suitable for dynamic rollover. - [Accident 19770926030119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770926030119A.md): Hiller UH12B · Carrollton, MI · Sep 26, 1977 · N94735 · Substantial damage > Wind gusting 20K. - [Accident 19761001032119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761001032119A.md): Bell 47D1 · Johnstown, OH · Oct 1, 1976 · N9115R · Substantial damage > Nr 1 & 2 conrod separated,camshaft bkn at 4 lobepwr plt-prior eng overspeed - [Accident 19760719023509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760719023509A.md): Bell 47G · Pittsburg, CA · Jul 19, 1976 · N179B · Destroyed > Power loss and vibration cause undetermined due impact damage and long time salt water submersion. - [Accident 19750825030339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750825030339A.md): Bell 47G · Gold Run, CA · Aug 25, 1975 · N179B · Substantial damage > Da 4000FT.transition to hover ovr river,lost RPM,settled into river. - [Accident 19750812026039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750812026039A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Pinewood, SC · Aug 12, 1975 · N73871 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19750408005549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750408005549A.md): Bell 47G · Arlington, TX · Apr 8, 1975 · N7762 · Substantial damage > Drying ball fld. - [Accident 19740707021139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740707021139A.md): Bell 47G · Midland, OR · Jul 7, 1974 · N957B · Destroyed > Lnd on upslope. Plt unable to stop sliding. - [Accident 19730817023649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730817023649A.md): Bell 47D1 · Stockertown, PA · Aug 17, 1973 · N2795A · Substantial damage > During spraying operation 2nd run plt forgot telfon wire was there. - [Accident 19730713021019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730713021019A.md): Bell 47D1 · Sealey, TX · Jul 13, 1973 · N9713C · Substantial damage > Flew into own turb from previous swath run. ## 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 ('27027') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4200-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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