# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6V 350 series

A list on [Franklin 6V 350 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6v-350-series.md).

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

Page 1 of 4 · 172 reports

- [Incident 20260318002439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260318002439I.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Sussex, NJ · Mar 18, 2026 · N2174B · Minor damage
  > On March 18, 2026, pilot entered the traffic pattern for kfwn at approximately 10:00 pm for a left downwind for runway 21. As he was on 45 degree entry to downwind, pilot stated he slowed the airplane down and put his gear down, turned downwind, and then…
- [Accident 20211107019119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211107019119A.md): Maule M-4-220C · Ridgeway, VA · Nov 7, 2021 · N51127 · Substantial damage
  > N11527, Maule M-4-220C, was reported being involved in an accident on November 7, 2021 at approximately 1500 zulu. Accident occurred at Pace Airport (VA02) in Ridgeway, Virginia. One person on board, [privacy data omitted], pilot in command, sustaining no…
- [Incident 20210315021439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210315021439I.md): S.O.C.A.T.A. MS894A · Monroe, GA · Mar 15, 2021 · N32BF · Minor damage
  > In the pilots statement he noted that he was 16 miles from klzu and planned to contact lzu tower around 12 miles from the airport. Suddenly, the cowling departed the aircraft and struck the right side of the windscreen, puncturing a large hole from just left…
- [Incident 20200501005629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200501005629I.md): Maule M-4-220C · Monroe, MI · May 1, 2020 · N40309 · Minor damage
  > From PIC - During a short flight on Friday may 1, the engine began to run a little rough on my plane (N40309, Maule M4-220C). On final I decided to land in the grass area west of the 3/21 runway thinking if the motor stalled when pulling power that I would be…
- [Incident 20190512004559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190512004559I.md): Maule M-4-220C · Atlanta, LA · May 12, 2019 · N2012U · Minor damage
  > Aircraft engine suffered total loss of power. Aircraft made an emergency landing in a field.
- [Accident 20170911019259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170911019259A.md): Hiller UH-12A · Griffith, IN · Sep 11, 2017 · N2686 · Substantial damage
  > While performing flight instruction in N2686, the PIC lost directional control of the aircraft. This loss of control resulted in damage to the helicopter tail boom and tail rotor blade. No injuries to aircraft occupants or persons on the ground. No damage to…
- [Accident 20170421003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170421003549A.md): Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 · Timmonsville, SC · Apr 21, 2017 · N865Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Aircraft departed huggins memorial airport (58J) to pick up passenger at local country club. Aircraft struck trees and ended up inverted in a field approximately 5 miles northwest of the airport. There was a post crash fire that partially consumed the main…
- [Accident 20170222006489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170222006489A.md): Stump Great Lakes 2T-1A-E · Rostraver, PA · Feb 22, 2017 · N305Y · Substantial damage
  > After landing and setting the tail wheel down the pilot had no forward view of the runway, side reference only. Pilot lost effective control of the rudder, the aircraft started right and pilot corrected with left brake. The aircraft started left and the pilot…
- [Accident 20160213007009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160213007009A.md): Maule M-4-220C · Anchorage, AK · Feb 13, 2016 · N2032U · Substantial damage
  > 02/13/2016 12:10 AKST Anchorage, AK (mri) Maule M-4-220C, N2032U, departed from runway 25 and struck the left hand taxiway j sign at the intersection of runway 25 and taxiway j. mri ATC contacted N2032U informed them that they had contacted the sign and asked…
- [Accident 20140617012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140617012139A.md): Maule M-4-220C · Cherryville, NC · Jun 17, 2014 · N535TJ · Substantial damage
  > On 6/17/14 at 1230 EST, N535TJ, a Maule M-4-220C, registered to and piloted by [privacy data omitted]. Pilot was returning to original departure point after fuel stop at eho and attempted to land on the private grass strip in visual meteorlogical conditions.…
- [Accident 20130206001079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130206001079A.md): Hiller UH-12B · Meritt Island, FL · Feb 6, 2013 · N5072R · Substantial damage
  > On 02/06/2013 the pilot of a Hiller UH-12B registration N5072R, was performing air tour rides for Florida biplanes,inc, at Merritt Island Airport (kcoi). The first 5 flights were uneventful but on the 6th flight the helicopter lost power on climbout and was…
- [Incident 20121015021779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121015021779I.md): Maule M-4-220C · Oct 15, 2012 · N40341 · Minor damage
  > Pilot stated he was landing on the grass runway and the wind came up and he lost control
- [Accident 20111105025839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111105025839A.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Okeechobee, FL · Nov 5, 2011 · N729WA · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft flew out of kobe airport and made emergency landing in the kissimmee river.
- [Incident 20110927024569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110927024569I.md): S.O.C.A.T.A. MS894A · Rutledge, TN · Sep 27, 2011 · N45BF · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft departed mor airport in a northerly direction in day VMC. Shortly after departure, the engine began to lose power and run roughly. Pilot elected to make an off airport precautionary landing. Landing was made to a short grassy area just north of…
- [Accident 20101104055239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101104055239A.md): Siai-Marche S.205/22R · Fruitvale, TX · Nov 4, 2010 · N971WA · Substantial damage
  > Upon arrival at accident, I noted there was no fuel spillage at the scene. Talked to first responders and they confirmed there was no fuel leakage. After examining the aircraft fuel tanks, I noted the tanks were completely empty. In pilot's statement, he…
- [Accident 20101017052809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101017052809A.md): Siai-Marche S.205/22R · Farmingdale, NY · Oct 17, 2010 · N934W · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > At approximately 8:19 local, the pilot made his intital call for taxi and was directed to runway 32 at frg. The aircraft was cleared for takeoff at approximately 8:28 local time. The aircraft aborted takeoff and the pilot taxied back to the ramp. The aircraft…
- [Accident 20100101025609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100101025609A.md): Maule M-4-220C · Pearsall, TX · Jan 1, 2010 · N2028U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stated that he could not find crystal city municipal airport because there were no lights or beacon. Pilot headed to Pearsall airport. Pilot ran aircraft out of fuel. Landed on farm road where the landing gear separated from aircraft.
- [Accident 20090516047039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090516047039A.md): Maule M-4-220C · Nenana, AK · May 16, 2009 · N2031U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stated that while landing on runway 4L he ground looped the aircraft causing damage to the propeller, the left gear, and the left wing tip.
- [Accident 20090401004419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090401004419A.md): Maule M4220C · Hungry Horse, MT · Apr 1, 2009 · N2007U · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > (-23) On April 1, 2009, about 1630 mountain daylight time, a Maule M4-220C, N2007U, impacted the frozen surface of a reservoir near Hungry Horse, Montana, killing the sole occupant, a private pilot. The aircraft was destroyed. Lockheed martin flight service…
- [Accident 20080305011529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080305011529A.md): Maule M4220C · Jerome, ID · Mar 5, 2008 · N2039U · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On take off, student pilot added power and aircraft started down the center line of the runway. The aircraft's nose turned a few degrees to the left and student corrected. The aircraft went to the right and both student and instructor corrected. The…
- [Accident 20071007824679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071007824679A.md): Maule M5220C · Chuathbaluk, AK · Oct 7, 2007 · N62029 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Pilot is out of town. Still trying to contact owner. Will update when information becomes available.
- [Incident 20070827017379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070827017379I.md): Maule M4220C · Twin Falls, ID · Aug 27, 2007 · N2039U · Minor damage
  > (-23) Upon landing at twf on runway 25, the aircraft bounced and veered to the right and struck a runway sign, damaging the right main gear strut and left wing tip.
- [Accident 20070620016779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070620016779A.md): Carson 47GC4 · Wall Township, NJ · Jun 20, 2007 · N867Z · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The pilot stated that he and a passenger departed kblm at approximately 1800 EDT on June 20, 2007 for the purpose of a pleasure flight. The aircraft flew a circular route to the south approximately 16 miles. On return approximately two miles from the…
- [Incident 20060806021949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060806021949I.md): Socata MS894A · Atlantic City, NJ · Aug 6, 2006 · N33BF · Minor damage
  > (-23) Information obtained from the pilot [privacy data omitted] (owner and operator of N33BF) on August 6, 2006 @ approx 1015 hrs the pilot [privacy data omitted] (PIC) and passenger [privacy data omitted] encountered an incident upon landing at Bader field,…
- [Incident 20060509006429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060509006429I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Lampasas, TX · May 9, 2006 · N975WA · Minor damage
  > (-23) On 5/9/2006 at approx. 10:00 am a siai marchetti, N975WA owned by the pilot was involved in an incident during a forced landing due to engine failure. The pilot/owner was on a part 91 business flight under VFR conditions and no flight plan was filed.…
- [Accident 20060212006269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060212006269A.md): Mrchti S20522R · Phoenix, AZ · Feb 12, 2006 · N981WA · Destroyed
  > (-23) N981WA departed from runway 07L at deer valley airport (dvt) on a pleasure flight destined for sedona, AZ. At approximately 700 to 1000' AGL N981WA experienced a sudden engine failure. The engine restarted momentarily, but it failed again. The pilot…
- [Accident 20050804031439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050804031439A.md): Maule M4220C · Tucson, AZ · Aug 4, 2005 · N2020U · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Pilot stated that during roll out approximately 300 to 500 feet after touch down the aircraft "became difficult to control and veered sharply to the left." Aircraft ground looped resulting in substantial damage to the lower fuselage gear box area and…
- [Incident 20050724021599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050724021599I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Wishek, ND · Jul 24, 2005 · N2837W · Minor damage
  > (-23) The pilot of this aircraft, who is also the owner, reported that he wanted to check the results of recently completed paving at the Wishek, ND airport, for which he is the manager. After making a series of touch and go landings, he reversed direction…
- [Accident 20050521008809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050521008809A.md): Maule M4220C · Driggs, ID · May 21, 2005 · N40318 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The pilot had departed rexburg, Idaho and was attempting to land at Driggs, Idaho with three passengers. Upon arrival at Driggs he entered the traffic pattern for runway 21. The pilot stated the winds appeared to be at a 45 degree angle with the landing…
- [Incident 20050301003769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050301003769I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Leesburg, FL · Mar 1, 2005 · N2830W · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot failed to lower landing gear during last touch and go. FAA visual inspection of aircraft on 3-1-05 found minor damage to aircraft and was determined to be an incident. The pilot was not injured. The pilot was counseled by the investigating…
- [Incident 20041231032059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041231032059I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Seattle, WA · Dec 31, 2004 · N946W · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot departed shelton airport, shelton, Washington and was cleared to land from north vashon island. While entering a right downwind for runway 13R, the tower asked him to make a right base for runway 13R. The pilot stated that he was distracted and…
- [Incident 20040604013919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040604013919I.md): Cessna 175 · Blissfield, MI · Jun 4, 2004 · N9401B · Minor damage
  > (-23) Mr. Thompson was flying the aircraft and failed to stop the aircraft on the grass strip runway. Aircraft departed the west end of the runway, crossed a public road (pence highway-a two-lane dirt road), and stopped in a ditch. Aircraft sustained damage…
- [Incident 20040319003399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040319003399I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Saratoga, WY · Mar 19, 2004 · N983WA · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot departed saa on VFR cross country flight. During climbout he noticed that the engine was not performing at full power. Pilot decided to return to saa for landing. During approach in strong gusty winds pilot forgot to lower the landing gear prior…
- [Incident 20031002031389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031002031389I.md): Maule M4220C · St Augustine, FL · Oct 2, 2003 · N2033U · Minor damage
  > (-23) After landing the tail wheel began to shimmy at 55MPH. At 45MPH the shimmy increased and the PIC lost control and ground looped the aircraft. The FAA on scene investigation found the tail wheel bearing assembly failed. The aircraft was in current…
- [Accident 20030628018089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030628018089A.md): Maule M4220C · Taunton, MA · Jun 28, 2003 · N2030U · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On 6/28/03 N2030U departed r/w 30 at Taunton muni. (Tan) ma. While landing. This resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. Mr. James h. melville the owner was under instruction from Mr. Robert brockie when the accident took place. The details are…
- [Incident 20020324004129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020324004129I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Midland, TX · Mar 24, 2002 · N946W · Minor damage
  > (-23) The pilot departed mowata airport in eunice, Louisiana and arrived in Midland, Texas (maf) without any known problems. According to the pilot, while attempting to depart on the morning of March 24, 2002, from Midland, Texas, the engine would not start…
- [Accident 20010731039849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731039849A.md): Cessna 172E · Ft Richardson, AK · Jul 31, 2001 · N5312T · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On or about 18:50 a float equipped Cessna CE-172E aircraft owned by beaver air taxi LLC. Piloted by a certificated pilot, conducting a part 135 flightseeing in the eagle river valley experienced catastrophic engine failure during climb. The first target…
- [Incident 20010428010729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010428010729I.md): Mrchti S20522R · Houston, TX · Apr 28, 2001 · N975WA · Minor damage
  > (-23)On April 28, 2001, on climb out from hpy in baytown, TX the pilot noticed the landing gear would not fully retract. After several attempts the gear finally retracted. The pilot decided to return to hpy and get the aircraft looked at by maintenance…
- [Incident 20010110000899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010110000899I.md): Maule M5220C · Panguitch, UT · Jan 10, 2001 · N62026 · Minor damage
  > (-23) A/c hit a bird on descent to Panguitch Utah causing minor damage to left wing leading edge inboard of the landing light. Control of a/c was unaffected.
- [Incident 20010108002719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010108002719I.md): Socata MS894A · Vint Hill, VA · Jan 8, 2001 · N61BF · Minor damage
  > (-23) On descent into the manassas, VA. Airport (hef), the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent loss of power. The aircraft made a off-airport landing in a field three (3) NM nw of hef. A post-flight investigation revealed a broken connecting…
- [Incident 19991211035999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991211035999I.md): Maule M4220C · Monroe, GA · Dec 11, 1999 · N2033U · Minor damage
  > (-23) Immediately after a three (3) point landing, aircraft veered abruptly to the right. The aircraft tipped over on its left main wheel. Pilot stated that he attempted to regain control of the aircraft, but the left wing tip contacted the runway and the…
- [Incident 19991028038209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991028038209I.md): Maule M4220C · Monroe, GA · Oct 28, 1999 · N2033U · Minor damage
  > (-23) Aircraft was landing on runway 03. The aircraft touched down normally, the pilot loss control of the aircraft and it veered to the right and the left wing tip scraped on the runway, causing minor damage to the wingtip and attach point of the wing tip.…
- [Accident 19990215001369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990215001369A.md): Maule M4220C · Prescott, AZ · Feb 15, 1999 · N2077U · Substantial damage
  > Acft ran off the side of the rwy after landing and sustained substantial damage. Other circumstances are unknown. (.19)on February 15, 1999, at 1045 hours mountain standard time, a Maule M-4-220C, N2077U, ground looped, veered off the runway, and came to rest…
- [Incident 19980516022059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980516022059I.md): N729WA · Farmingdale, NY · May 16, 1998 · N729WA · Minor damage
  > Left main gear folded on landing roll.
- [Accident 19970903039639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970903039639A.md): Maule M4220C · Aniak, AK · Sep 3, 1997 · N2048U · Substantial damage
  > Right float seperated landing at remote lake. Damaged floats right wing also.
- [Accident 19970801028309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970801028309A.md): Maule M4220 · Bemidji, MN · Aug 1, 1997 · N40354 · Substantial damage
  > Swerved on landing roll. Tipped up on left wing. Collapsed left main gear. (-23) landing on runway 25 bji normal pattern. Good approach and touchdown rolling approximately 75-100 feet. Plane veered right and ended up on left wing and left main gear collapsed.…
- [Accident 19970614014119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970614014119A.md): Maule M4220C · Gualala, CA · Jun 14, 1997 · N40654 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft struck trees and crashed on landing.
- [Accident 19970525048019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970525048019A.md): Maule M4220C · Englewood, CO · May 25, 1997 · N9865M · Substantial damage
  > (-16) Airmen competency on cross wind landings is questionable.
- [Incident 19970507014819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970507014819I.md): Socata MS894A · Martinsburg, WV · May 7, 1997 · N4704W · Minor damage
  > Narrative: pilot was performing pre-takeoff run-up when nose landing gear collapsed. Nose landing gear is fixed and constructed of several sheets of aluminum bolted and riveted together. Gear failed by cracking and collapsing approximately halfway between…
- [Accident 19960623019769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960623019769A.md): Cessna 172 · Petoskey, MI · Jun 23, 1996 · N3823S · Substantial damage
  > Lost power. Landed in a field. Oil on windshield. (-23) engine failure, 1660 hr, smoh, pumping oil on windshield - engine failed. Landed in a field.

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## 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 ('27043')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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