# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6V-335 series

A list on [Franklin 6V-335 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6v-335-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20230827019679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230827019679A.md): Hiller UH-12A · Mosby, MO · Aug 27, 2023 · N8178H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to maintain altitude during hover taxi and the tail boom struck the ground.
- [Accident 20211031019149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211031019149A.md): Bell 47D1 · Zelienople, PA · Oct 31, 2021 · N132BR · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft sustained engine failure on departure from kpjc. Pilot performed autorotation due to engine failure. Rt skid gear collapsed on landing due to landing on a hill side. The main rotor and tail hit the ground. Engine accessory cse failed and caused the…
- [Accident 20210112000479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210112000479A.md): Hiller - World Helicopters UH-12C · Lafayette, IN · Jan 12, 2021 · N552DR · Substantial damage
  > N552DR a UH-12C lost control after liftoff from a private residence. The left skid impacted the ground resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter.
- [Incident 20160521005389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160521005389I.md): Bell 47D1 · Navarre, FL · May 21, 2016 · N3575 · Minor damage
  > While conducting a sightseeing/tour flight with two passengers over Navarre beach, Florida, the pilot stated as he started his approach to the Navarre beach helipad, at around 40FT AGL, he felt the helicopter was not producing enough power for a safe landing…
- [Accident 20080601840789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080601840789A.md): Bell 47D1 · Amsterdam, OH · Jun 1, 2008 · N74898 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) 5 Min. After TSO, substantial cyclic shakes, reduces control and landed in the farmer's field.
- [Accident 20030318003189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030318003189A.md): Amtr PANZL1 · Vernal, UT · Mar 18, 2003 · N11ZL · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On 3-18-03 pilot vigoren was on his first flight from steamboat springs, Colorado to Vernal, Utah, when the engine failed and he made an emergency landing 3 miles east of the Vernal airport on us highway 40. The pilot landed hard resulting in the right…
- [Incident 19960602020389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960602020389I.md): Bell 47D1 · Bristol, NH · Jun 2, 1996 · N132BR · Minor damage
  > Narrative: engine lost some power after t/o due to push rod breaking through engine casing and damaging engine cooling fan and control servo. Pilot elected to land with partial power in 3 feet of water since nearby beach had numerous bathers in area. No other…
- [Accident 19930516013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930516013809A.md): Bell 47G · Parker, FL · May 16, 1993 · N970B · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Struck tree on approach to small field. Crashed and burned. Helicopter student. Not rated. Drugs for heart surgery.
- [Accident 19921202048999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921202048999A.md): Hiller UH12B · Justin, TX · Dec 2, 1992 · N1048P · Substantial damage
  > Reported severe vibration. Made autorotation to hay field. Overrotated on flare. Tail hit. Rotors chopped tailboom.
- [Accident 19920715025699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920715025699A.md): Bell 47D1 · Southwick, MA · Jul 15, 1992 · N3109G · Substantial damage
  > During hover test right uncontrollable turn began until rotors hit ground. Hydraulic dampners improper adjustment.
- [Accident 19910727030319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910727030319A.md): Hiller UH12B · Westfield, MA · Jul 27, 1991 · N62246 · Substantial damage
  > Off course,landed for position. Departed minimum fuel and ran out of fuel. Landed in cemetery on a headstone.
- [Accident 19910724029759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910724029759A.md): Bell 47D1 · Provencal, LA · Jul 24, 1991 · N3575 · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit on aerial fire burn survey. Landed on slope. Rolled over. Departed minimum fuel. Depleted by leaky sump
- [Incident 19890714045549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890714045549I.md): Hiller UH12B · Norwalk, OH · Jul 14, 1989 · N5321V · Minor damage
  > Lost engine power on approach. Autorotated to ground. Accessory case was broken and oil drained out.
- [Accident 19881110050319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881110050319A.md): Bell 47G · Champion, NY · Nov 10, 1988 · N2AR · Substantial damage
  > Encountered severe turbulence on powerline patrol. Engine quit on severe downdraft. Negative gs shut off fuel.
- [Accident 19880820034309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880820034309A.md): Hiller UH12A · Paducah, KY · Aug 20, 1988 · N4828E · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit on climbout. Autorotated into trees. Found 50 percent water in fuel. Engine accessory case damaged.
- [Accident 19870425021269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870425021269A.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Apr 25, 1987 · N3575 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter landed hard causing rotor to strike tailboom. Pilot suspected engine problems and autorotated.
- [Accident 19850707029519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850707029519A.md): Hiller UH12B · Durham, CA · Jul 7, 1985 · N1048P · Substantial damage
  > Struck powerlines, then ground during approach. Pilot, distracted by a vibration, did not see the powerlines.
- [Accident 19841115062119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841115062119A.md): Hiller H23B · Butler, PA · Nov 15, 1984 · N17129 · Substantial damage
  > No fuel at practice airport. Elected to return to home base upwind. Ran out of fuel a mile short. Landed in trees.
- [Accident 19840315007069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840315007069A.md): Hiller UH12B · Ulysses, KS · Mar 15, 1984 · N1021Y · Substantial damage
  > Lost tail rotor control. Made hard autorotational landing. Gear box had separated. Fatigue break in attach fittings
- [Accident 19831216061399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831216061399A.md): Hiller UH12A · Van Nuys, CA · Dec 16, 1983 · N8108H · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit due to water in fuel. Made hard autorotation landing on a roof. Fuel cap gaskets leaked water into fuel
- [Accident 19810227008909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810227008909A.md): Hiller UH12B · Jamestown, NY · Feb 27, 1981 · N90803 · Substantial damage
  > Lost directional control & misused throttle during hover. Helicopter struck power pole.
- [Accident 19800922051959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800922051959A.md): Bell 47D · Panama City, FL · Sep 22, 1980 · N3109G · Destroyed
  > Indicates helicopter broke-up in flight. Thunderstorms were in area.
- [Accident 19790912031439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790912031439A.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Sep 12, 1979 · N3575 · Substantial damage
  > Instructor demonstrating low-level autoration. Made hard landing.
- [Accident 19790107000459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790107000459A.md): Bell 47G · Opa Locka, FL · Jan 7, 1979 · N2AR · Destroyed
  > Practicing running takeoffs in gusty wind. Hit ground hard while air taxi for takeoff.
- [Accident 19770718026499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770718026499A.md): Bell 47B3 · Panama City, FL · Jul 18, 1977 · N3109G · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770529016599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770529016599A.md): Hiller UH12C · Albany, OR · May 29, 1977 · N8108H · Destroyed
  > Flying upriver 40-50FT AGL.struck elect transmission wire,fell into river.
- [Accident 19770515010649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770515010649A.md): Bell 47D1 · Ozark, AL · May 15, 1977 · N74898 · Substantial damage
  > Lndd tail low on a downslope.
- [Accident 19761212037429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761212037429A.md): Bell 47D1 · Vanceville, GA · Dec 12, 1976 · N3575 · Substantial damage
  > Settled into water drg pract hover. Student rotorcraft plt.
- [Accident 19750920038669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750920038669A.md): Hiller UH12A · Brownsville, OR · Sep 20, 1975 · N8108H · Destroyed
  > Clutch pucks charred,clutch drum discolored fm overheat.t/d on rear of skid,m/r struck tailboom.

## 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 ('27039')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6v-335-series/incidents

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