# FAA incident reports: Lycoming T-53 series A list on [Lycoming T-53 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t-53-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 94 reports - [Accident 20231104021059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231104021059A.md): Bell UH-1H · Firebaugh, CA · Nov 4, 2023 · N3053Q · Destroyed > On November 4, 2023, [privacy data omitted] a Bell UH-1H helicopter caught fire during the startup of a maintenance check. During the engine startup, it was reported by the pilot that there were no abnormalities. Engine instruments appeared normal.… - [Accident 20230302001889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230302001889A.md): Bell UH-1B · Orland, CA · Mar 2, 2023 · N234SJ · Substantial damage > After taking off from county road 24, pilot reported running out of fuel during aerial application on an orchard. The pilot said in a verbal statement that it was his first day on the job. He mentioned that he did not have very much time in that type of… - [Accident 20230124001399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230124001399A.md): Kaman Aerospace K-1200 · Sweet Home, OR · Jan 24, 2023 · N202WM · Substantial damage > During an approach to a log landing insuffecient power was avaiable to arrest descent. Pilot commanded the release of the load form the hook. Aircraft settled onto log landing but rolled over after ground contact. - [Accident 20220907013509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220907013509A.md): Bell BHT-205A-1 · Cougar, WA · Sep 7, 2022 · N66HJ · Substantial damage > As stated by the pilot, aircraft was in a hover approximately 100 feet above the water with water bucket attacked to external long line sitting on the water. While engaged in tipping the bucket over procedure. There was a loss of lift and controlability of… - [Accident 20220626008299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220626008299A.md): Bell UH-1B · Anderson, AK · Jun 26, 2022 · N9970F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Numerous witnesses reported that after a normal liftoff, the helicopter hovered with the longline fully extended as it maneuvered to hook up to the external load. A loud “snap” or “bang” was heard, and the helicopter “bucked”. Subsequently, the helicopter… - [Accident 20220123001259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220123001259A.md): Bell UH-1E · Gustine, CA · Jan 23, 2022 · N333XL · Destroyed > Pilot was performing aerial application, while performing turning maneuver loss control resulting in crash. No injuries, damage to crop field, and aircraft experienced major damage. - [Accident 20200707011479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200707011479A.md): Bell UH-1H · Payson, AZ · Jul 7, 2020 · N623PB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at approximately 1216 MST, a UH-1H helicopter, N623PB, impacted terrain with one occupant on board. The aircraft was performing long-line cargo delivery operations in support of fire suppression on the tonto national forest when the… - [Accident 20191101020589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191101020589A.md): Grumman OV-1/RV-1 · Stuart, FL · Nov 1, 2019 · N10VD · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On November 1, 2019, about 1310 eastern daylight time, a Grumman OV-1D, N10VD, registered to MD aviation limited, was performing a demonstration flight at the Stuart airshow. Aircraft departed runway 30 and climbed, followed by a "dog leg" maneuver to the… - [Accident 20190610006589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190610006589A.md): S M & T UH-1B · Northway, AK · Jun 10, 2019 · N64771 · Substantial damage > Crew was hauling an internal load of fuel at close to gross weight of the helicopter approximately 35 miles north east of Northway Alaska. [privacy data omitted] Had the controls upon approach to the landing zone. The landing zone was approximately 100 square… - [Accident 20170621008579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170621008579A.md): Bell UH-1B · Williams, CA · Jun 21, 2017 · N6180A · Substantial damage > Pilot struck wires during field application - [Incident 20170217001039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170217001039I.md): Grumman OV-1/RV-1 · Jacksonville, FL · Feb 17, 2017 · N10VD · Minor damage > On February 17, 2017, at or about 21:00 local time the pilot in command of N10VD, a Grumman OV-1 experimental exhibition aircraft, experienced and reported to the Jacksonville Executive Airport (crg), ATCT prior to landing that he had a faulty landing gear… - [Accident 20150720011009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150720011009A.md): Bell UH-1H · Walla Walla, WA · Jul 20, 2015 · N121PT · Destroyed > Pilot reported rotor RPM decay while hovering to pick up water from a stream for firefighting. No master caution or other warnings were given. Engine RPM was not observed. The bucket line was 165 feet long, and he had time to move the aircraft near a small… - [Accident 20140523008029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140523008029A.md): Williams Helicopter UH-1H · Waitsburg, WA · May 23, 2014 · N260TA · Substantial damage > Take off from owner operators property, during transisitional lift helicopter crashed under unkown circumstances in Waitsburg, WA. - [Incident 20120413006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006569I.md): Bell 205A-1 · Hot Springs, VA · Apr 13, 2012 · N17HX · Minor damage > While engaged in fire fighting activities and preparing to fill the water bucket from a pond. The pilot stated that the aircraft began to settle. In preparation for an possible engine problem the pilot applied forward cyclic, and because the external load was… - [Accident 20110901022849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110901022849A.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H · Trull, CA · Sep 1, 2011 · N205PJ · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while in cruise flight he noted a low oil indication to the engine. As pilot was performing a precautionary landing, the engine had a total loss of power. He performed an autorotation, but landed on uneven terrain, and the helicopter… - [Accident 20100616035869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100616035869A.md): Kaman Aeros K-1200 · Donnelly, ID · Jun 16, 2010 · N134WC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The pilot was manuevering after lifting a load during helicopter logging operations. During the manuever the rotor blades came apart and the lf pylon came off of the helicopter. The helicopter impacted the ground in a nose down attitude. After impact the… - [Incident 20091115024119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091115024119I.md): Bell 204B · Fullerton, CA · Nov 15, 2009 · N204AH · Substantial damage > Pilot started aircraft to charge up battery, intended to taxi to wash rack. Decided to get out with engine running to get a bottle of water from his car. Aircraft began moving on its own and struck another aircraft causing substantial damage. This is being… - [Accident 20090906025899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090906025899A.md): Bell UH-1B · Arvilla, ND · Sep 6, 2009 · N204JB · Destroyed > While on a 14 CFR part 137 commercial revenue flight, performing aerial applications, an appropriately rated and certificated pilot experienced a loud noise coupled with severe vibration, followed by loss of control due to an in-flight breakup consisting of… - [Accident 20090513017439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090513017439A.md): Bell UH1B · Richvaille, CA · May 13, 2009 · N843M · Substantial damage > (-23) During a repositioning flight the pilot lost control of the aircraft and it struck a hanger. The aircraft was substantial damaged. The pilot received serious injuries. No other injuries were reported. No evaluation of the aircraft systems have been… - [Incident 20081025851709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081025851709I.md): Bell 204B · Fullerton, CA · Oct 25, 2008 · N204AH · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated after takeoff from ful he heard a loud sound and elected to land the helicopter back at ful. Inspection showed the engine cowling had departed the helicopter. Fullerton police were contacted and the cowling was located in the backyard of a… - [Accident 20070723020949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070723020949A.md): Bell 205A1 · Happy Camp, CA · Jul 23, 2007 · N205BR · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) During a firefighting operation for the U.S. Forest service, the helicopter weas transporting supplies for ground crews via a long line. The helicopter came to a high hover to drop off supplies for ground crews in a heavily wooded area. During a high… - [Accident 20070612009459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070612009459A.md): Bell UH1B · CA · Jun 12, 2007 · N2087S · Substantial damage > (-23) During agricultural operations, immediately after taking off from atop of the loader truck, the pilot stated he lost hydraulic pressure to the flight control. The helicopter had not gained adequate forward speed to maintain control and it impacted the… - [Accident 20060818017679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060818017679A.md): Kaman HH43F · Sullivan Lake, WA · Aug 18, 2006 · N559D · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > (-23) On 08-18-2006, while engaged in logging operations this helicopter and pilot crashed from an altitude of approximately 150 feet onto the log decking area. Witnesses reported a loud noise, the top of the helicopter departing the main fuselage, and the… - [Accident 20060401004989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060401004989A.md): Bell UH1H · CA · Apr 1, 2006 · N710WD · Destroyed > (-23) On 04/01/2006 at 1306 PST, helicopter N710WD collided with trees and the ground. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot stated: the control forces increased beyond complete control of aircraft. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The… - [Incident 20050722014799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050722014799I.md): Bell 205A1 · Storm Lake, IA · Jul 22, 2005 · N2773H > (-23) A helicopter operated by summit helicopters, inc. (bhhl) was on a ferry flight when the number 2 hydraulic caution light illuminated. The pilot then began a descent and precautionary landing at Storm Lake, IA (slb). The next day summit helicopters, inc.… - [Accident 20050425035029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050425035029A.md): Bell UH1B · Uniontown, WA · Apr 25, 2005 · N334WN · Destroyed > (-23) N334WN, a 1962 williams WH-UH1B helicopter was destroyed in a FAR part 137 aerial application accident. This aircraft was operated by leading edge aviation of clarkston, Washington. The 1962 helicopter was owned and piloted by [privacy data omitted]… - [Accident 20040223001789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040223001789A.md): Garlik UH1H · Ellensburg, WA · Feb 23, 2004 · N6257P · Substantial damage > (-23) On February 23, 2004 N6257P, a military surplus 1963 garlick UH1-H helicopter crashed at a logging site located 16 miles north of Ellensburg, Washington on us forest service property. The aircraft sustained substantial damage or maybe determined to be… - [Incident 20031021026289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031021026289I.md): Bell UH1B · Chalmette, LA · Oct 21, 2003 · N204GP · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft had performed 3 pole lifts and was landing for fuel when the back heals of the helicopters skids hit the ground, the aircraft experienced a vertical vibration, pilot removed the aircraft from the fueling area and performed an emergency landing… - [Accident 20031016034579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031016034579A.md): Bell UH1B · Durham, CA · Oct 16, 2003 · N234SJ · Substantial damage > (-23) Mr. Porter was simulating part 136 spray operations as a demonstration for the 1st grade class of Durham elementary school. The class was on a field trip and was watching the simulated spraying of a field by Mr. Porter. After the 3rd pass of the field,… - [Accident 20020716022029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020716022029A.md): Bell UH1B · Lorida, FL · Jul 16, 2002 · N91281 · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 16, 2002, at about 0940 eastern daylight time, a Bell UH1B helicopter, N91281, operated by colony helicopter, inc., crashed during an aerial application flight in an orange grove near the town of Lorida, Florida. Just prior to the accident, the… - [Accident 20010731021401A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731021401A.md): Bell 205A1 · Jackson, WY · Jul 31, 2001 · N205BR · No damage > (-23) While hovering to pickup a load of water, the main rotor blades was struck by another helicopters water bucket that had arrived at the same pond for water but did not see the hovering helicopter below due to smoke from the nearby forest fire. The impact… - [Accident 20010207001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010207001069A.md): Bell UH1H · Darby, MT · Feb 7, 2001 · N205GL · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) Re box 21A "other" tail rotor failure suspected. To be confirmed by NTSB teardown analysis. 1. Upon landing with a load of logs on a long line, the pilot Mr. Burhans announced over the radio to the ground hookup man, Mr. Workman that he ahd a tail rotor… - [Accident 20000524008729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000524008729A.md): N37BA · Ft. Pierce, FL · May 24, 2000 · N37BA · No damage > (-23) Pilot was conducting agricultural operations at approximately 30 mph and 50 feet above the orange grove. After hearing a loud "pop" noise the helicopter ywaed severely to the right and pitched nose down. The pilot was unable to regain complete control… - [Incident 20000320004029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000320004029I.md): Bell UH1B · Johnsville, AR · Mar 20, 2000 · N63CD · Substantial damage > On March 20, 2000 at approximately 1200 local time, N63CD, a Bell UH-1B, equipped with agriulture dispensing equipment, was relocating back to the re-fueling vechicle when the pilot became aware of a burning odor within the flight compartment. The odor was… - [Incident 19990831027279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990831027279I.md): Bell 205A1 · Lydia, TX · Aug 31, 1999 · N205BD · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated he came into dipsite (water pond) with "bambi" bucket on belly hook. He filled bucket on belly hook and had cleared bottom of bucket by about 2 to 5 feet. Aircraft had sudden yaw and engine audio and engine out light activated. Low rotor… - [Accident 19990824013459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990824013459A.md): Bell UH1B · Lost Hills, CA · Aug 24, 1999 · N999SJ · Substantial damage > 1963 Bell UH-1B helicopter crashed on take-off and sustained substantial damage, other circumstances are unknown.(-23) a BHT-UH1B heli, N99SJ, serial #1025, crashed on departure during agricultural spraying operations,in a field located approx. 13.5 miles… - [Accident 19990102004149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990102004149A.md): Bell 205A1 · Van Nuys, CA · Jan 2, 1999 · N58126 · Substantial damage > (.19) On January 2, 1999, at 2115 hours pacific standard time, a Bell 205A-1, landed hard during a forced landing in rustic canyon, about 7 miles southwest of the Van Nuys, California, airport. The forced landing was precipitated by a loss of engine power… - [Accident 19981214044099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981214044099A.md): Bell UH1H · Darrington, WA · Dec 14, 1998 · N94NW · Destroyed > On December 14, 1998, approximately 1100 pacific standard time, a garlick UH-1H helicopter, N94NW, which is owned by northwest helicopters, and was being operated as a 14 CFR part 133 aero-logging operation, impacted trees after experiencing a component… - [Accident 19980919025679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980919025679A.md): Bell UH1L · Price, UT · Sep 19, 1998 · N5107J · Substantial damage > (.19) On September 19, 1998, approximately 1530 mountain daylight time, a Bell UH-1L, N5107J, was substantially damaged following impact with terrain after the loss of control near helper, Utah. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the helicopter,… - [Accident 19980618014279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980618014279A.md): Bell UH1H · Coeur D Alene, ID · Jun 18, 1998 · N869W · Substantial damage > Internal failure of the reduction gear box and no continuity between N2 and the powre trubine. Awaiting on teardown. (.4)the pilot stated that he heard a loud metallic bang coming from the rear of the aircraft, followed immediately by a loss of power. He… - [Incident 19980608019949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980608019949I.md): Bell UH1H · Marsing, ID · Jun 8, 1998 · N75462 · Substantial damage > Noccupied on pad engine running. Turned 90 degrees striking truck with tail rotot. Damaged blades and boom. - [Incident 19980529021909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980529021909I.md): WSK PZLM18 · Whiteville, LA · May 29, 1998 · N27327 · Minor damage > After spraying fields began return to base due low fuel. Engine quit. Tore off wheel ldg. One tank 34th other empty. - [Accident 19980519010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519010199A.md): Bell UH1H · Hope, ID · May 19, 1998 · N98NW · Substantial damage > Squeal compressor stalls and smoke, flames from tail pipe. Lost all power and landed in clearing. Report to follow. - [Accident 19980323004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980323004139A.md): Bell 205A1 · Los Angeles, CA · Mar 23, 1998 · N90230 · Destroyed · 4 fatal > Lost tail rotor gear box and tail rotor enroute. Crash landed in autorotation. Found fatigue cracking problem. (.4) during an air ambulance flight in the public-use helicopter, the tail rotor and gearbox separated from the helicopter. The pilot autorotated to… - [Incident 19980222001759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980222001759I.md): Bell 204B · Barstow, CA · Feb 22, 1998 · N204SH · Substantial damage > Narrative: on February 21, 1998, at 1715 PST, a Bell helicopter model 204B, serial number 2019, N204SH, made a precautionary landing. The location was in the open desert three and a half miles north of I-40 and 12 miles east of Barstow, CA. The landing was… - [Accident 19971125034969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971125034969A.md): Bell TH1L · Canby, OR · Nov 25, 1997 · N8160G · Substantial damage > Bell TH-1L acft crashed und unk circ. Canby, OR. (.19)on November 25, 1997, approxiamtely 1120 pacific standard time, a Bell TH-1L rotorcraft, N8160G, registered to kenneth g. guthrie, d/b/a blue bird helicopters, and being flown by a commercial pilot was… - [Incident 19971021044669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971021044669I.md): Bell UH1H · Elcajon, CA · Oct 21, 1997 · N205WH > Narrative: on October 21, 1997, N250WH, a garlik helicopter model UH-1H, threw a main rotor blade tip weight during a maintenance related ground run-up. The weight struck a nearby hangar, causing minor damage. The aircraft was not damaged and the pilot was… - [Accident 19970829024769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970829024769A.md): Bell UH1B · Dayville, OR · Aug 29, 1997 · N22753 · Substantial damage > Right transmission door seperated. Struck tail rotor. Autoratated hard landing. Cowling improperly installed. - [Accident 19970827024179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970827024179A.md): Bell UH1B · Skykomish, WA · Aug 27, 1997 · N896W · No damage · 1 fatal > Helicopter crashed during logging operation. - [Incident 19970801020909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970801020909I.md): Bell UH1B · Shandon, CA · Aug 1, 1997 · N64770 · Minor damage > Narrative: on July 31, 1997, a Bell UH-1B helicopter, N64770, was involved in an approach/line-up incident while conducting fire suppression operations on a wildland fire 12.5 miles NM east of paso robles, California. At the time of the incident the aircraft… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t-53-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('41552', '41549', '41587') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t-53-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.