# Hirth 2706 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 33703, 33732 - Manufacturer (registry): HIRTH - Model: 2706 - Engine type: 2 cycle - Horsepower: 65 - Installed in: 34 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/hirth-2706 ## ADs that may apply None matched. ## NTSB investigations (7) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB GAA19CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA208), Apr 15, 2019: Airframes Unlimited Outlaw (N5622D), Elizabeth, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his subsequent decision to initiate a turn, which resulted in the powered parachute’s descent and impact with a fence. - [NTSB WPR18LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA217), Aug 11, 2018: Smith Hornet (N218B), St. George, UT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to an unexpected gust of wind. - [NTSB CEN13LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA034), Oct 28, 2012: US Light Hornet (N2482J), Mont Belvieu, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate airspeed management while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s low altitude, which did… - [NTSB CEN11LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA568), Aug 16, 2011: Quad City Challenger (N979JP), Granbury, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb. - [NTSB MIA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA162), Aug 9, 2008: North Wing Apache CLA (N3880A), Boynton Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA144), May 31, 1996: Bell UH1B (N3880A), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control. - [NTSB LAX83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA046), Dec 18, 1982: Beech G35 (N218B), Fair Oaks, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20190415002829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190415002829A), Apr 15, 2019: Airframes Unlimited OUTLAW (N5622D), Elizabeth, CO, Minor damage. Aviation event off airport located at 39 degree 23 min 3 sec north latitude; 104 degree 36 min 21 sec west longitude. PIC performed preflight check and engine… - [Accident 20180811014189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180811014189A), Aug 11, 2018: Smith Fred D HORNET (N218B), St. George, UT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 8/11/2018 at 0846 mountain standard time (MST), N218B, a Smith Fred D. Hornet, was captured on an airport security camera taxiing to runway 1. At 0851 MST… - [Accident 20121028023729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121028023729A), Oct 28, 2012: US Light Aircraft Corp HORNET (N2482J), Baytown, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Pilot was flying approximately 50 off the ground over farm land. Eye witness stated aircraft flew right over him while he was driving his tractor in the field.… - [Accident 20110816024889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110816024889A), Aug 16, 2011: Quad City Ultralights CHALLENGER II CW (N979JP), Granbury, TX, Substantial damage. Engine power failed on takeoff. Fuel injection problem suspected. - [Incident 20110326005119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110326005119I), Mar 26, 2011: Roome Joel R RANS S-12XL (N324J), San Angelo, TX, Minor damage. On March 26, 2011, at approximately 09:00 central daylight time, a Roome Joel R, rans S-12XL, N324J, received minor damaged upon impacting a small tree in a… - [Accident 20080809857179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080809857179A), Aug 9, 2008: Norwn APACHECLASSC (N3880A), Boynton Beach, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On August 9, 2008 about 0830 eastern standard time, registered N3880A, northwing, apache classic, a light sport aircraft (LSA), weight shift controlled… - [Accident 19960531020249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960531020249A), May 31, 1996: Bell UH1B (N3880A), West Palm Beach, FL, Substantial damage. During refueling smoke under uhib elected to reposition. Loud pop and spin tail rotor pin came out. Failed shaft. - [Accident 19821218064969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821218064969A), Dec 18, 1982: Beech G35 (N218B), Fair Oaks, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff. Landed gear up on remaining runway. Found lint material from fuel tanks clogging fuel filter - [Incident 19790729022629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790729022629I), Jul 29, 1979: Beech G35 (N218B), Boise, ID, Minor damage. Pilot landed due to smoke in cockpit. Found burned wires to newly installed autopilot. ## Complete lists - aircraft: 34, https://openairdocs.org/engine/hirth-2706/aircraft - incidents: 9, https://openairdocs.org/engine/hirth-2706/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.