# Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 43101
- Manufacturer (registry): MCCULLOCH
- Model: 4318A&E/0-100
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 72 hp
- Installed in: 41 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/mcculloch-4318a-e-0-100

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (41)

- [N13578](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13578): [Oneal Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONEAL%20MICHAEL%20A), [Lexington, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lexington), S/N GENA-1
- [N1428](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1428): [Humting John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUMTING%20JOHN%20A), [Simi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Simi), built 1967, S/N JAH0526, Registration revoked
- [N1527](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1527): [Henning Stan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENNING%20STAN%20E), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), built 1967, S/N 1
- [N15SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15SM): [Moore Stephen K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20STEPHEN%20K), [Montgomery Village, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Montgomery%20Village), built 1976, S/N 314565931-01
- [N171TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171TC): [Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COFFEYVILLE%20AVIATION%20HERITAGE%20INC), [Coffeyville, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Coffeyville), built 1995, S/N TC-6
- [N1859](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1859): [Grumette Steve](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUMETTE%20STEVE), [Oak View, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oak%20View), built 1969, S/N 431-29856
- [N1BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1BH): [Hinson Bobby W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINSON%20BOBBY%20W), [Lancaster, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lancaster), built 1972, S/N 1951034
- [N1UE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1UE): [Majestic Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAJESTIC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), S/N 107D-461W-C4767
- [N2023T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2023T): [Salmans Larry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALMANS%20LARRY%20D), [Hanston, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Hanston), S/N 2020
- [N2114B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2114B): [Burns Jerry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNS%20JERRY), [Butler, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Butler), built 1989, S/N 102
- [N2198B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2198B): [Whittridge Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITTRIDGE%20RICHARD%20D), [Fairborn, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fairborn), built 1996, S/N EX-1
- [N2263P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2263P): [Reed Roderick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20RODERICK), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), built 1981, S/N REED-183GA
- [N24561](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24561): [Hall Timothy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20TIMOTHY%20L), [Papillion, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Papillion), built 1977, S/N 1940
- [N25078](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25078): [Nicorvo Antonio A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICORVO%20ANTONIO%20A), [Lebanon, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Lebanon), built 1976, S/N ER-310, Registration revoked
- [N256](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N256): [Brazil Charles A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAZIL%20CHARLES%20A), [Mccoy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mccoy), built 1972, S/N 100
- [N2716](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2716): [Abercrombie David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABERCROMBIE%20DAVID%20R), [Eatonton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Eatonton), built 1975, S/N BCJH-1
- [N28WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28WA): [Long Earl V III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20EARL%20V%20III), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1978, S/N B8M-03-W
- [N292RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N292RT): [Trout Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROUT%20ROBERT%20E), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 1992, S/N RT 11984 A
- [N2980](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2980): [Morgan Barney B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20BARNEY%20B), [Valley Grande, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Valley%20Grande), built 1980, S/N 8450
- [N309W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N309W): [Morozowsky Anthony M II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20ANTHONY%20M%20II), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1968, S/N 1142
- [N31234](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31234): [Wieger William F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIEGER%20WILLIAM%20F), [Ball, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Ball), built 1979, S/N 101
- [N4083C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4083C): [Czerski Norman B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CZERSKI%20NORMAN%20B), [Eagle River, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Eagle%20River), built 1994, S/N 1
- [N40KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40KB): [Carraway Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARRAWAY%20ROBERT%20L), [Larkspur, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Larkspur), S/N 1009
- [N4242J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4242J): [Zenisek Edward J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZENISEK%20EDWARD%20J), [Fairfax, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Fairfax), built 1981, S/N 001
- [N4252S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4252S): [Ives David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IVES%20DAVID%20B), [Sisters, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sisters), built 2000, S/N 21078C
- [N4353M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4353M): [Schumann Ralf J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUMANN%20RALF%20J), [Twp Washinton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Twp%20Washinton), built 1992, S/N 92740
- [N4661S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4661S): [Sheffield Dana C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEFFIELD%20DANA%20C), [Fanning Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fanning%20Springs), S/N B8M-DM2
- [N4695](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4695): [Bauder James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUDER%20JAMES%20L), [Eastham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Eastham), built 1971, S/N 1
- [N4699T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4699T): [Green George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20GEORGE%20W), [Matton, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Matton), built 1965, S/N 18-3282, Registration revoked
- [N4938](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4938): [Johnston Stephen P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20STEPHEN%20P), [Hawley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hawley), built 1971, S/N 1
- [N5084](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5084): [Prock Johnny](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PROCK%20JOHNNY), [Cleveland, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Cleveland), S/N JP5084
- [N5097G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5097G): [Burgess Timothy F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURGESS%20TIMOTHY%20F), [Belvidere, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Belvidere), built 2006, S/N 001
- [N50993](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50993): [Lathrop Steven Albert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LATHROP%20STEVEN%20ALBERT), [Marne, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Marne), built 1988, S/N 1
- [N6220](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6220): [Herron Ronald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERRON%20RONALD%20L), [Mayflower, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mayflower), built 1970, S/N 2222VSB
- [N7195](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7195): [Doers Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOERS%20DOUGLAS%20A), [Franklin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franklin), built 1971, S/N D7471215
- [N7DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7DB): [Berry Dewey R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20DEWEY%20R), [Lexington, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lexington), built 1973, S/N 247844537
- [N8176V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8176V): [Bundy Glenn N Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUNDY%20GLENN%20N%20JR), [Burket, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Burket), built 1990, S/N GB005
- [N9021Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9021Q): [Castro Antonio J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTRO%20ANTONIO%20J), [Duluth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Duluth), built 1982, S/N 1
- [N95JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95JW): [Gould Eric A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOULD%20ERIC%20A), [Red Bluff, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Red%20Bluff), S/N 439629582
- [N96JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96JW): [Wise Joseph D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WISE%20JOSEPH%20D), [Kilgore, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kilgore), S/N 446629236
- [N98ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98ED): [Arnold James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20JAMES%20C), [Lebanon, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lebanon), built 1982, S/N 090446

## NTSB investigations (91, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA026), Dec 10, 2006: Ridgway Bensen B8M (N7030T), Johns Island, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots improper preflight planning and decision resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA097), Jul 5, 1998: Benson B-8M (N2289V), Placida, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Excessive taxi speed. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB BFO95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA056), May 31, 1995: Knoll-Bensen B-80 (N12JK), Germansville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the private pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA274), Aug 9, 1994: Nelson Benson B-8M (N26063), Sandwich, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT (OWNER/PILOT/MECHANIC), AND HIS IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE (OR INABILITY) TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE…
- [NTSB ATL94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA013), Nov 10, 1993: Bowermaster B-8M (N10343), Cowpens, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION WHICH RESULTED FROM UNPORTED FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK DUE TO INADEQUATE DESIGN OF THE TANKS.
- [NTSB LAX92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA109), Feb 4, 1992: 85 Manista KB-2 (N169RM), Rosamond, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MAIN ROTOR RPM ADEQUATE TO AVOID FLAPPING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE RELATED TO THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AN EXCESSIVELY ABRUPT MANEUVER.
- [NTSB SEA90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA067), Apr 12, 1990: Becker Bensen B8M (N87917), Burlington, WA, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER.
- [NTSB MKC89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA109), May 13, 1989: Bensen B-8KSB (N37511), Eldon, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN DURING TAKE OFF.
- [NTSB MIA89LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA020), Oct 29, 1988: Parsons B-8M (N10WP), Lake City, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI85FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA209), May 25, 1985: Heekin B-8-M (N3250M), Williamsburg, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX84FUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FUG02), Sep 2, 1984: Phaneuf B8 MOD Gyro (N8474), Murrieta, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI84LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA347), Aug 13, 1984: Lindsay Davis Benson B8M (N4453D), Gross Ile, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA84FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA112), Mar 16, 1984: Swanson/Bensen B-8M (N8067W), Dunnellon, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA158), Jul 23, 1983: Bensen B8M (N2279C), Wenatchee, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN83FTM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTM05), Jun 17, 1983: Bensen B-8M (N67037), Wendover, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI83LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA010), Oct 5, 1982: Benson B8M (N26063), Sandwich, IL, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL82FLT06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT06), Sep 14, 1982: Benson B8M (N2311E), Walls, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI82DA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA349), Sep 9, 1982: Bensen BM8 (N9463A), Zilwauker, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL82FID09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID09), May 30, 1982: Mignet HM293 (N2931), Radford, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEP47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP47), Sep 12, 1981: Bensen B-8M (N513DE), Manitowoc, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FLG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLG22), Sep 5, 1981: Bensen B8M (N4745S), Lancaster, SC, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEE46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE46), Jul 21, 1981: Bensen B8MG (N3778J), Ridott, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW81FPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPG07), Nov 29, 1980: Bensen B8M (N3790K), Sherrill, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW81FPM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPM01), Oct 9, 1980: Benson B8M (N475), Tulsa, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI80FEV40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV40), Sep 28, 1980: Bensen B8M (N30087), St. Joseph, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGT21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT21), Sep 8, 1980: Bensen B-8M (N3776N), Columbia, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC80FCA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCA22), Jul 19, 1980: Bensen B8M (N9981), Montgomery Cy, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI80DEP27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP27), Apr 27, 1980: Bensen B-8M (N2264A), Manitowoc, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FKJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKJ27), Mar 23, 1980: Bensen BTS8-M (N554A), Selma, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW80FPM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPM03), Nov 19, 1979: Benson B8M (N6933), Sand Springs, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC79DCG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG59), Jul 15, 1979: Bensen Gyro (N47814), Mountain Grove, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLA50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLA50), Sep 9, 1978: Birdman TL1A (N102BA), Deland, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK78DVA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVA42), May 14, 1978: Bensen B8M (N8973), Fresno, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA21), Apr 29, 1978: Bensen B8M (N5575), Pittstown, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN78FTE48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE48), Mar 19, 1978: Bensen B8M (N7142), Hudson, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76DTM44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTM44), Aug 7, 1976: Bensen B-8M (N4194), Lehi, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLD59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLD59), May 31, 1976: Belden B-8M (N8GB), Mulberry, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76DVM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVM38), May 15, 1976: Bensen B8M (N4672), Salinas, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DLQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DLQ14), Feb 20, 1976: Mine-Copter R100 (N2137), Pikeville, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUM11), Nov 8, 1975: Bensen B8M (N4245), San Diego, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76DKG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKG30), Oct 11, 1975: Bensen B-8M (N7457), Jasper, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DER04), Aug 28, 1975: Bensen B-8M (N8322), New Richmond, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNC40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNC40), Jun 28, 1975: Benson B8M (N3979), Biddeford, ME, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC25), Nov 23, 1974: Bensen B-8M (N104RJ), Grosse Ile, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUA01), Jul 7, 1974: Bensen B-8 (N6965), Corona, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA43), Jun 2, 1974: Phillips PA1067 (N3017), Sheridan, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW74DRG97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRG97), May 12, 1974: Bensen 8M-KCA (N6891A), Temple, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG42), Feb 10, 1974: Bensen B8M (N4341), Corona, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX73DUG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUG37), Feb 18, 1973: Bensen B-8M (N1571), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHA12), Nov 12, 1972: Bensen Gyro B8M (N59391), Reddington, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal

All 91: https://openairdocs.org/engine/mcculloch-4318a-e-0-100/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (43)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20140620011469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140620011469I), Jun 20, 2014: Grigsby B-8M (N31234), Pineville, LA, Minor damage. During landing the pilot did not have his safety belt fastened, the pilot fell out of his seat he went left and the gyrocopter went right. The gyroplane rolled…
- [Accident 20061210026019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061210026019A), Dec 10, 2006: Ridgw BENSENB8M (N7030T), Johns Island, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated he conducted a preflight inspection and no anomalies were noted. He further stated he checked the fuel and the…
- [Accident 19980705024519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980705024519A), Jul 5, 1998: Amtr B8M (N2289V), Placida, FL, Substantial damage. High speed taxi in tailwind. Flipped over inverted. Non certificated pilot.(.4)while taxiing the gyrocopter, the pilot encountered a gust of wind resulting in…
- [Incident 19960419036159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960419036159I), Apr 19, 1996: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N3244), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. Narrative: on April 19, 1996, aircraft N3244NW, northwest flight #358, from san francisco, CA enroute to minneapolis/st. paul, MN diverted to Salt Lake City…
- [Incident 19950912034789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950912034789I), Sep 12, 1995: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N4238N), Beaver Falls, PA, Minor damage. Demo spiral descent. Engine failed to timely respond to recover. Made hard landing. Humidity and temp also factors.
- [Accident 19950531017739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950531017739A), May 31, 1995: Amtr B8M (N12JK), Germansville, PA, Substantial damage. Flared high on landing. Dropped to runway. Rotors struck tail and ground. Gyroplane then flipped on its side.
- [Accident 19940809020939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940809020939A), Aug 9, 1994: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N26063), Sandwich, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Ascended instable wobble to 50FT AGL. Stalled. Somersaulted. Impacted inverted. Had made alteration. Not licensed.
- [Incident 19940612027009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940612027009I), Jun 12, 1994: Amtrbx BENSENB8* (N5094A), Hartselle, AL, Minor damage. Engine began losing power. Vehicle blocked forced landing on I65. Caused loss rotor speed. Hard impact broke gear.
- [Accident 19931110042569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931110042569A), Nov 10, 1993: Amtr B8M (N10343), Cowpens, SC, Substantial damage. Lost power on approach. Struck trees on autorotation landing possible fuel sloshing unported fuel stopped fuel flow
- [Incident 19930616023609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930616023609I), Jun 16, 1993: Amtr B8M (N82PW), New Bern, NC, Minor damage. Aircraft swerved left on rollout tipped over.
- [Incident 19920509013959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920509013959I), May 9, 1992: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N8176V), Brookville, OH, Minor damage. Engine quit on climb. Forced landing in plowed field. Rotor and mast damaged.
- [Accident 19920204001819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920204001819A), Feb 4, 1992: Amtr KB2 (N169RM), Rosamond, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Made steep bank reversal unloading rotor and causing rotor strike severing rudder and prop. Fell in pieces.
- [Accident 19900412056569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900412056569A), Apr 12, 1990: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N87917), Burlington/Mt V, WA. Got out of gyroplane, engine idling, to turn craft into wind. Idling prop struck pilots arm reaching to chock wheel
- [Incident 19890812045879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890812045879I), Aug 12, 1989: Amtr MENZIE2P (N18KL), Searcy, AR, Minor damage. Wooden prop broke loose striking underside of rotor blade. Drag and damage caused hard landing.
- [Accident 19890513053029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890513053029A), May 13, 1989: Amtrbx BENSENB8* (N37511), Eldon, MO, Substantial damage. Lost control on takeoff. Rotors hit prop . No medical or rating.
- [Incident 19841130073859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841130073859I), Nov 30, 1984: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N3258B), Frederick, MD. Engine seemed to load up until it quit. Uneventful autorotation. Ring cracked lead to crank imbalance and failure.
- [Incident 19841104073199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841104073199I), Nov 4, 1984: Amtr DS1BABYBIRD (N4453H), Oxnard, CA, Minor damage. Pilot was testing control responses on new aircraft. Crosswind caused wing to drop. Nose and right gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19840813040189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840813040189A), Aug 13, 1984: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N4453D), Gross Isle, MI, Substantial damage. Engine quit on final. Landed short of runway in water. Was using a mixture of chainsaw oil and unleaded auto fuel.
- [Incident 19840727053899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840727053899I), Jul 27, 1984: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N7795), Homestead, FL, Minor damage. Lost rudder control when engine died on a taxi test. Wind flipped gyroplane over. Airworthiness expired in 1979.
- [Accident 19840316005949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840316005949A), Mar 16, 1984: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N8067W), Dunnellon, FL, Substantial damage. Made unauthorized flight during taxi practice. Allowed porpoising. Rotors coned. Gyroplane crashed. Rolled on pilot
- [Accident 19830723035149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830723035149A), Jul 23, 1983: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N2279C), Wenatchee, WA, Substantial damage. Student pilot did not maintain forward speed and subsequently lost rotor RPM causing crash.
- [Accident 19830616026629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830616026629A), Jun 16, 1983: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N67037), Wendover, UT, Substantial damage. Unlicensed pilot and aircraft flew into 29 foot high 12000 volt powerlines that crossed the road he was following.
- [Accident 19821005051139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821005051139A), Oct 5, 1982: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N26063), Sandwich, IL, Destroyed. Engine quit over edge of a lake. Landed in the water. Believed to be water in fuel. No pilot license or medical.
- [Incident 19820917056069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820917056069I), Sep 17, 1982: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N2370), Midland, TX, Minor damage. Student standing outside reached in and started gyroplane. Gyroplane ran into a parked airplane and steel post.
- [Accident 19820914046569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820914046569A), Sep 14, 1982: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N2311E), Walls, TN, Substantial damage. Lost control and crashed on takeoff. Found lower left control push rod bolt missing.
- [Accident 19820909045479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820909045479A), Sep 9, 1982: Amtrbx BENSEN8M (N9463A), Zilwaukee, MI, Destroyed. Gyrocopter crashed during emergency landing after engine failure.
- [Accident 19820530019779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820530019779A), May 30, 1982: Amtrfa MIGNET293 (N2931), Radford, VA, Substantial damage. Struck wires while flying over river at 50 to 75 feet above water.
- [Incident 19820516041299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820516041299I), May 16, 1982: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N4695), Lagrangeville, NY, Substantial damage. Reported engine quit over airport. Missed airport on hard autorotate landing. No engine problem. Non compliance.
- [Accident 19810912058699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810912058699A), Sep 12, 1981: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N513DE), Manitowoc, WI, Substantial damage. Gyrocopter crashed during emergency landing after engine failure.
- [Accident 19810905055849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810905055849A), Sep 5, 1981: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N4745S), Lancaster, SC, Substantial damage. Gyroplane crashed during attempted emergency landing when engine quit during test flight.
- [Accident 19810721043499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810721043499A), Jul 21, 1981: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N3778J), Ridott, IL, Substantial damage. Gyrocopter crashed out of control when main rotor mast broke at engine mount attach bolts.
- [Accident 19810103000169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810103000169A), Jan 3, 1981: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N9037Q), Katy, TX, Destroyed. Too fast & near departure end of runway. Began go-around, struck powerline. Not rated as airman.
- [Accident 19801129074659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801129074659A), Nov 29, 1980: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N3790K), Sherrill, AR, Destroyed. Gyrocopter was observed diving into ground. Evidence indicates reverse coning of blades may have damaged rudder.
- [Accident 19800928048519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800928048519A), Sep 28, 1980: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N30087), St Joseph, IL, Substantial damage. Left landing gear support bar failed during takeoff roll. Gyroplane rolled left. Rotors hit ground.
- [Accident 19800908090759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800908090759A), Sep 8, 1980: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N3776N), Columbia, PA, Destroyed. Report indicates gyroplanes engine quit. Pilot lost control. Engine restarted before ground impact. Engine check okay.
- [Incident 19800802068509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800802068509I), Aug 2, 1980: Amtrbx BENSEN8M (N45G), Norwood, MA, Minor damage. Gyrocopter crashed after attempting downwind takeoff.
- [Accident 19800719025629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800719025629A), Jul 19, 1980: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N9981), Montgomery, MO, Substantial damage. Gyroplane struck wires while circling airport.
- [Accident 19800427012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800427012329A), Apr 27, 1980: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N2264A), Manitowoc, WI, Substantial damage. Failed to maintan forward speed on landing. Landed hard on one skid. Rolled over. Not gyrocopter rated.
- [Accident 19800323011699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800323011699A), Mar 23, 1980: Amtrbx BENSEN8M (N554A), Selma, AL, Destroyed. Buzzed area made sharp turn at low altitude. Lost control. Crashed. Alcohol involved.
- [Accident 19790819030449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790819030449A), Aug 19, 1979: Amtrbx BENSEN8M (N86531), Fayetteville, TN, Destroyed. Gyrocopter pilot struck powerlines while maneuvering at an unsafe altitude. Wires hidden by trees.
- [Accident 19790715017269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790715017269A), Jul 15, 1979: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N47814), Mountain Grove, MO, Substantial damage. Allowed airspeed to decay. Unable to stop sink rate. Hit hard in farm field and rolled over.
- [Incident 19790330012979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790330012979I), Mar 30, 1979: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N88494), Ocala, FL, Minor damage. Pilot unable to get airborne due to rough takeoff surface. Went through a fence.
- [Accident 19751108035659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751108035659A), Nov 8, 1975: Amtr 1300441 (N4245), San Diego, CA, Destroyed. Pilot failed to remove wedge spacer in rotor head bfor flt. Float equipped gyro.

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