# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6VS-335 series

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

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

Page 1 of 2 · 51 reports

- [Accident 20211120022189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211120022189A.md): K Copters 47G-2 · Lancaster, PA · Nov 20, 2021 · N210JB · Substantial damage
  > On 11/20/2021 the instructor was providing flight instruction to student/owner in helicopter N210JB (k-copter 47 G-2). At approximately 1126 local time, while awaiting for clearance to cross the runway,the aircraft experienced a nose pitch up, the tail of the…
- [Accident 20070224002219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070224002219A.md): Hiller UH12A · Bethlehen, GA · Feb 24, 2007 · N8180H · Substantial damage · 2 fatal
  > (-23) On 02/24/2007, N8180H, helicopter, Hiller-UH12-1, with 2 pilots on board, was performing hovering maneuvers in a heavily wooded area. PIC experienced loss of power and initiated autorotation into woods. Aircraft crashed, 1 pilot died on impact, the…
- [Accident 20050911022759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050911022759A.md): Bell 47G · Newport, AK · Sep 11, 2005 · N862Z · Destroyed
  > (-23) On September 9, 2005, at 1642 central daylight time, a Bell 47G helicopter N862Z, was destroyed during cruise flight at 35 feet after contacting an electrical power line. The helicopter was registered to sissim and wood farms inc., cardwell Missouri.…
- [Incident 20021016030089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021016030089I.md): Bell OH13EISENBG · Marianna, AR · Oct 16, 2002 · N29WL · Minor damage
  > (-23) On October 16, 2002, at approximately 15:09 hours local time, N29WL, a Bell OH-13E impacted and severed a small set of electrical transmission wires adjacent to an agricultural plot while dispensing fluid. During the "clean up" portion of the dispensing…
- [Accident 20010224003379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010224003379A.md): Hiller UH12B · Whitesburg, GA · Feb 24, 2001 · N5307V · No damage
  > (-23) On final approach to the proposed landing site, N5307V, the Hiller UH-12B lost power and engine quit. Fuel starvation of the main boost pump did not provide sufficient fuel pressure to maintain desired power.
- [Accident 19990616007139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990616007139A.md): Hiller UH12C · Delphos, OH · Jun 16, 1999 · N57CR · Destroyed
  > 1956 Hiller-world helicopters UH-12C helicopter lost power, and the pilot auto-rotated the acft, the main rotor flexed on landing and severed the tail of the acft, other circumstances are unknown. (-23)pilot departed sidney, OH, enroute to defiance, OH.,…
- [Incident 19980405010979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980405010979I.md): Bell 47G · Sand Springs, OK · Apr 5, 1998 · N6597D · Minor damage
  > Narrative: the aircraft hovered sideways, caught skid and skid collapsed. Student pilot was solo, instructor watching from the ground. While hovering a gust of wind blew the aircraft to the left. Pilot corrected with right cyclic and did not wait for control…
- [Accident 19950916029899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950916029899A.md): Hiller UH12A · Bonners Ferry, ID · Sep 16, 1995 · N8180H · Substantial damage
  > Hard autorotation landing. Skid collapsed. Rotors chopped tailboom CFI misjudged flare height. Late on collective.
- [Incident 19950731020119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950731020119I.md): Bell 47G · Wildwood, NJ · Jul 31, 1995 · N2199 · Minor damage
  > After maintenance elected to place helicopter on flat bed trailer. Misaligned. Left skid missed. Rolled over.
- [Accident 19941128039569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941128039569A.md): Hiller UH12C · Twisp, WA · Nov 28, 1994 · N54594 · Substantial damage
  > Failed to timely flare from practice autorotation. Impacted hard. Main rotors chopped tailboom.
- [Accident 19940905024939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940905024939A.md): Univar 1083 · Shelter Cove, CA · Sep 5, 1994 · N6446M · Destroyed · 4 fatal
  > Engine quit on climbout then restarted and quit again. Stalled and spun into shore. Ran tank dry. Airspeed factors.
- [Accident 19940507010289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940507010289A.md): Hiller UH12B · Crystal Beach, TX · May 7, 1994 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > Lost power on climbout. Turned downwind then into wind. Lost rotor RPM. Impacted. Rolled. Water in fuel.
- [Accident 19940416007929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940416007929A.md): Hiller UH12B · Alvin, TX · Apr 16, 1994 · N41319 · Substantial damage
  > Allowed rotor speed to decay on climbout. Landed hard. Rotors chopped tailboom. Skids damaged.
- [Accident 19920625025579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920625025579A.md): Bell 47D1 · Centre, AL · Jun 25, 1992 · N68632 · Substantial damage
  > Struck powerline during a spray run. Pilot failed to note powerline on pre-inspection.
- [Incident 19910312016039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910312016039I.md): Bell 47G · Miami, FL · Mar 12, 1991 · N22AP · Minor damage
  > On lift off from vacant lot vortex picked up a cable. It was sucked through the rotor system.
- [Accident 19901020046509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901020046509A.md): Bell 47G · Grand Prairie, TX · Oct 20, 1990 · N1071Z · Substantial damage
  > While hover taxiing in gusty surface wind rotor speed decayed. Elected to land on uneven ground. Rolled over.
- [Incident 19900606018939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900606018939I.md): Hiller H23B · East Wenatchee, WA · Jun 6, 1990 · N57893 · Minor damage
  > Helicopter being used to dry cherries in orchard. Pilot allowed RPM to decay. Rotor blades struck cherry trees.
- [Accident 19881026048299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881026048299A.md): Hiller UH12C · Davenport, IA · Oct 26, 1988 · N57FD · Substantial damage
  > Main rotors chopped off tailboom on a simulated autorotation landing. Pilot blamed soft ground.
- [Accident 19870420010689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870420010689A.md): Bell 47G · Bethel, PA · Apr 20, 1987 · N59321 · Substantial damage
  > Student allowed helicopter to dip while changing from a hover to a landing mode. Main rotors struck the ground.
- [Accident 19860608022059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860608022059A.md): Hiller UH12B · Rathdrum, ID · Jun 8, 1986 · N41319 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft was damaged and occupants injured during a hard emergency landing. Engine failed from fuel exhaustion.
- [Accident 19860407012159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860407012159A.md): Hiller UH12B · Fall River, KS · Apr 7, 1986 · N5307V · Destroyed
  > Struck trees trying to land in a open field. Student allowed rotor RPM to decay and descended into trees.
- [Accident 19850529020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850529020449A.md): Bell OH13EISENBG · Jonesboro, AR · May 29, 1985 · N29WL · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel during swath run. Touched down hard and rolled. Flagman injured by debris. Not RH rated or ag cert.
- [Accident 19850428016119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850428016119A.md): Bell 47H1 · Guilford, VT · Apr 28, 1985 · N2827B · Destroyed
  > Aircraft could not clear trees in takeoff path. Made pedal turn, lost rotor RPM and struck trees.
- [Accident 19840528018879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840528018879A.md): Bell 47G · Drummond Island, MI · May 28, 1984 · N10174 · Substantial damage
  > A float touched the water during an aerial taxi around a buoy. Helicopter rolled over. Indicates dynamic rollover.
- [Accident 19831216061559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831216061559A.md): Hiller UH12C · Imperial, TX · Dec 16, 1983 · N63MC · Substantial damage
  > Experienced a shudder in cruise flight. Elected to land. Tail boom hit ground, then chopped off by main rotor.
- [Accident 19830806039329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830806039329A.md): Bell 47D1 · Moultrie, GA · Aug 6, 1983 · N68632 · Substantial damage
  > Clutch slipped during spray operation. Lost rotor RPM causing helicopter to hit the ground and roll over.
- [Accident 19830623042019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830623042019A.md): Hiller UH12B · Jerome, ID · Jun 23, 1983 · N245C · Destroyed
  > Power loss returning to base. Made hard downwind autorotation landing. Engine fire consumed helicopter.
- [Accident 19830515019739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830515019739A.md): Bell 47G · Plainsboro, NJ · May 15, 1983 · N6597D · Destroyed
  > Helicopter crashed during aerial application flight when tail rotor drive shaft broke. PN476441799.
- [Incident 19830308016429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830308016429I.md): Hiller UH12A · Porterville, CA · Mar 8, 1983 · N8180H · Minor damage
  > Lack recent experience,had difficulty landing helicopter. Main rotors flexed down and severed tail rotor drive.
- [Accident 19820508016549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820508016549A.md): Bell 47D1 · Amagon, AR · May 8, 1982 · N45867 · Destroyed
  > Helicopter crashed and burned during test flight to check spray nozzles. Witnesses heard engine popping.
- [Accident 19811116073989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811116073989A.md): Hiller UH12C · Logan, UT · Nov 16, 1981 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter crashed after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion.
- [Accident 19810715042299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810715042299A.md): Hiller UH12C · Burleson, TX · Jul 15, 1981 · N57CR · Substantial damage
  > Engine lost power after liftoff. Aborted. Helicopter rolled on impact. Fouled igniter. Engine gave prior warning.
- [Accident 19801225083009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801225083009A.md): Hiller UH12B · Rialto, CA · Dec 25, 1980 · N94731 · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit, rolled over on emergency landing. Found fuel level low, below fuel line pickup.
- [Accident 19800611023309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611023309A.md): Bell 47G · Long Beach, CA · Jun 11, 1980 · N8270E · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter rolled over on its side during landing.
- [Accident 19790424015409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790424015409A.md): Bell OH13H · Fallbrook, CA · Apr 24, 1979 · N73872 · Substantial damage
  > Engine stopped during turn at low altitude. Autorotated. Made hard landing. Fuel mismanagement.
- [Accident 19790413005499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790413005499A.md): Bell 47D1 · Clearwater, FL · Apr 13, 1979 · N68632 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot made quick stop to hover. Failed to maintain rotor RPM. Rotors hit ground. Aircraft rolled over.
- [Accident 19790225003659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790225003659A.md): Hiller UH12C · Brentwood, CA · Feb 25, 1979 · N94731 · Substantial damage
  > Forced ldg due to engine failure. Inspection revealed heavy lead deposits on spak plugs.
- [Accident 19780829029349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780829029349A.md): Hiller UH12C · Neptune, NJ · Aug 29, 1978 · N63MC · Substantial damage
  > Ip did not slow high rate of descent in time to prevent hard land
- [Accident 19770115000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770115000349A.md): Hiller UH12B · Terra Bella, CA · Jan 15, 1977 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > Frost control. Rusty water,debris,tank sealer found in fuel. Service bulletin A-78 ncw.
- [Accident 19770113000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770113000979A.md): Bell 47G · San Diego, CA · Jan 13, 1977 · N73872 · Substantial damage
  > Spraying celery.
- [Accident 19760818027109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760818027109A.md): Bell 47D1 · Zion Grove, PA · Aug 18, 1976 · N919B · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760724020409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760724020409A.md): Bell OH13EISENBG · Centre, AL · Jul 24, 1976 · N29WL · Substantial damage
  > Water and foreign matter found in acft fuel tank. No provision for water check in field refuel tank
- [Accident 19760625021589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760625021589A.md): Bell 47G · NV · Jun 25, 1976 · N979B · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750830027419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750830027419A.md): Bell OH13EISENBG · Collins, IA · Aug 30, 1975 · N29WL · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740602031629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740602031629A.md): Hiller UH12B · Custar, OH · Jun 2, 1974 · N6744C · Destroyed
  > Spray boom installation failed struck tail rotor
- [Accident 19740529016129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740529016129A.md): Bell 47G · Belding, MI · May 29, 1974 · N73872 · Substantial damage
  > Pinion gears of upr spider asbly pn 47-620-424-1 MN trans faild. Acft nsed ovr.
- [Accident 19740508012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740508012069A.md): Bell 47D1 · Stephens City, VA · May 8, 1974 · N919B · Substantial damage
  > Frost control over apple orchard. Starter end plate & armature found under eng.
- [Accident 19730805027969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730805027969A.md): Bell 47D1 · Destin, FL · Aug 5, 1973 · N6579D · Substantial damage
  > Hole burned thru top of piston,burned exh valve. Cause not dtmnd. Mech thought result of detonation.
- [Accident 19730713023389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730713023389A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Dana, IN · Jul 13, 1973 · N8416E · Destroyed
  > Eng lost pwr,settled into trees. Plugs fouled & oily.
- [Accident 19730528012929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730528012929A.md): Hiller UH12B · Guymon, OK · May 28, 1973 · N6744C · Substantial damage
  > Aftr t/o to hover then trans lift eng pwr levr stuck. Eng overboost,plt cut ign. Linkage out of rig.

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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 ('27040')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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