Engine model · Reciprocating · registry code 35500

Manufacturer (registry)
KAWASAKI
Model
ALL MDLS A/B
Registry code
35500
Type
Reciprocating

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 18

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('35500')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ATL95LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYothment KOLB-FIRESTAR II · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.Aug 11, 1995 · N94SY · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93DER02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMiller Quickie · Glencoe, MNThe disconnection of the ignition switch wiring.May 11, 1993 · N5589N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93DEX01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportZeigler Moni · Seymour, INan inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident are the major alteration of the airframe, and failure of the pilot-in- command to obtain new performance data.May 6, 1993 · N10GZ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Starship Alpha · Star, IDFailure of the propeller drive belt (stripped teeth). Contributing factors were: strong/gusty winds and the hilly terrain.May 9, 1989 · N5531N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Starship Alpha · Burley, IDA loss of power occurred shortly after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL. Due to obstacles in the pilot's flight path landing had to be made in a river where the aircraft was substantially damaged. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.Jul 24, 1987 · N5531N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitchell Harvey Condor III +2 · Lake Placid, FLThe plt stated that on takeoff from lake persommon he was unable to climb more than 50 fpm due to downdrafts along the tree line on his right side & he collided with a 35 ft tree & crashed into a creek.Mar 10, 1985 · N44816 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarvey Condor 3+2 · Lake Placid, FLThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine lost power. The plt reported that a parachute line contacted the engine on/off switch and shut off the engine.Feb 15, 1984 · N44816 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA443Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFueslein Quickie · San Andreas, CAThe home built acft was equipped with a kawasaki TA-440A eng & an unspecified propeller, both of which were different than the original plans called for. The plt stated that on the 1st test flt with the new eng & prop combination, the eng RPM & thrust would…Sep 18, 1983 · N19Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA208Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCondor II · Perrine, FLThe plt was on a flt to test a new liquid cooled eng & its radiator size & location. On previous flts, he had noted inadequate cooling. Company personnel had moved the radiator to improved its efficiency. On the previous flt, the plt noted that the temp gage…Aug 19, 1983 · N103HL · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('35500')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 14

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20120623022209IMelton David Legrand Firestar · Elkin, NCGso FSDO received an anonymous call on June 25, 2012 reporting that a kolb Firestar ii had crashed on take off Saturday June 23, 2012 about mid morning. The pilot was reported as [privacy data omitted] and the owner as [privacy data omitted]. The aircraft…Jun 23, 2012 · N6899L · Substantial damageAccident 19950811023289AAmtr FIRESTARMK12 · Lawrenceville, GAFirst flight of homebuilt. Premature liftoff. Stalled nose high. Climb. No mechanical problems reported.Aug 11, 1995 · N94SY · Substantial damageAccident 19930511013329AAmtrqk Quickie · Glencoe, MNEngine quit on climbout. Nosed over landing. Auto type ignition. Wire fastens used. Connection broke.May 11, 1993 · N5589N · Substantial damageAccident 19930506012409AAmtr Moni · Seymour, INStalled on takeoff 50 feet AGL. Had shortened wings and installed heavier landing gear. Not recertified airworthy.May 6, 1993 · N10GZ · Substantial damageAccident 19890509034209AAmtrds Alpha · Star, IDPropeller drive belt teeth stripped causing loss of thrust. Impacted rough terrain trying to make a private airportMay 9, 1989 · N5531N · Substantial damageIncident 19881023063119IAmtr Hawk · Englewood, FLElectrical failure on aircraft. Cause is not stated. Pilot had no current medical certificate.Oct 23, 1988 · N3987RAccident 19870724045199AAmtrds Alpha · Burley, IDLoss of power on climbout. Forced landing in a river with gear down. Improper air cleaner cover a suspect.Jul 24, 1987 · N5531N · Substantial damageIncident 19870607047829IAmtrds Alpha · Burley, IDAborted takeoff when heavy rain destroyed his lift or overgrossed his aircraft. Departed runway end.Jun 7, 1987 · N5531N · Minor damageIncident 19860706052059IAmtr Moni · Columbus, INForced landing after power failure. Suspect carburetor ice.Jul 6, 1986 · N10GZ · Minor damageAccident 19850310009729AAmtr Condor · Lake Placid, FLStruck tree after takeoff from lake. Unable to climb more than 50 fpm due to downdrafts along tree line.Mar 10, 1985 · N44816 · Substantial damageAccident 19840215003779AAmtr Condor · Lake Placid, FLEngine quit on climbout. Crashlanded in trees. Parachute harness caught on ignition switch and turned it off.Feb 15, 1984 · N44816 · Substantial damageAccident 19830918049379AAmtrqk Quickie · San Andreas, CAUnable to climb after takeoff. Crash landed short of runway on return. Had installed non-approved engine and prop.Sep 18, 1983 · N19Q · Substantial damageIncident 19830908053829IAmtr Condor · Miami, FLLost power after engine overspeed, shut down and landed. Cooling radiator had come loose. Knocked off power belt.Sep 8, 1983 · N110UA · Minor damageAccident 19830819043079AAmtr Condor · Perrine, FLLiquid cooled engine overheated due to loss of coolant. Stalled during an attempted emergency landing.Aug 19, 1983 · N103HL · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('35500')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

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