# FAA incident reports: Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100

A list on [Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100](https://openairdocs.org/engine/mcculloch-4318a-e-0-100.md).

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

- [Incident 20140620011469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140620011469I.md): Grigsby B-8M · Pineville, LA · Jun 20, 2014 · N31234 · 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 over damaging the rotor blades. Minor damage, minor injuries.
- [Accident 20061210026019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061210026019A.md): Ridgw BENSENB8M · Johns Island, SC · Dec 10, 2006 · N7030T · 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 gyrocopter had 5 gallons of fuel on board at takeoff. The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated he…
- [Accident 19980705024519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980705024519A.md): Amtr B8M · Placida, FL · Jul 5, 1998 · N2289V · 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 a loss of control of the aircraft. The gyrocopter subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted.…
- [Incident 19960419036159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960419036159I.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Salt Lake City, UT · Apr 19, 1996 · N3244 · 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 International Airport, UT due to a no. 2 engine flame-out. The pilot declared an emergency and made an…
- [Incident 19950912034789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950912034789I.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Beaver Falls, PA · Sep 12, 1995 · N4238N · 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.md): Amtr B8M · Germansville, PA · May 31, 1995 · N12JK · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Sandwich, IL · Aug 9, 1994 · N26063 · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8* · Hartselle, AL · Jun 12, 1994 · N5094A · 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.md): Amtr B8M · Cowpens, SC · Nov 10, 1993 · N10343 · 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.md): Amtr B8M · New Bern, NC · Jun 16, 1993 · N82PW · Minor damage
  > Aircraft swerved left on rollout tipped over.
- [Incident 19920509013959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920509013959I.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Brookville, OH · May 9, 1992 · N8176V · Minor damage
  > Engine quit on climb. Forced landing in plowed field. Rotor and mast damaged.
- [Accident 19920204001819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920204001819A.md): Amtr KB2 · Rosamond, CA · Feb 4, 1992 · N169RM · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Burlington/Mt V, WA · Apr 12, 1990 · N87917
  > 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.md): Amtr MENZIE2P · Searcy, AR · Aug 12, 1989 · N18KL · Minor damage
  > Wooden prop broke loose striking underside of rotor blade. Drag and damage caused hard landing.
- [Accident 19890513053029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890513053029A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8* · Eldon, MO · May 13, 1989 · N37511 · Substantial damage
  > Lost control on takeoff. Rotors hit prop. No medical or rating.
- [Incident 19841130073859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841130073859I.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Frederick, MD · Nov 30, 1984 · N3258B
  > 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.md): Amtr DS1BABYBIRD · Oxnard, CA · Nov 4, 1984 · N4453H · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Gross Isle, MI · Aug 13, 1984 · N4453D · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Homestead, FL · Jul 27, 1984 · N7795 · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Dunnellon, FL · Mar 16, 1984 · N8067W · Substantial damage
  > Made unauthorized flight during taxi practice. Allowed porpoising. Rotors coned. Gyroplane crashed. Rolled on pilot
- [Accident 19830723035149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830723035149A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Wenatchee, WA · Jul 23, 1983 · N2279C · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot did not maintain forward speed and subsequently lost rotor RPM causing crash.
- [Accident 19830616026629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830616026629A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Wendover, UT · Jun 16, 1983 · N67037 · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Sandwich, IL · Oct 5, 1982 · N26063 · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Midland, TX · Sep 17, 1982 · N2370 · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Walls, TN · Sep 14, 1982 · N2311E · Substantial damage
  > Lost control and crashed on takeoff. Found lower left control push rod bolt missing.
- [Accident 19820909045479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820909045479A.md): Amtrbx BENSEN8M · Zilwaukee, MI · Sep 9, 1982 · N9463A · Destroyed
  > Gyrocopter crashed during emergency landing after engine failure.
- [Accident 19820530019779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820530019779A.md): Amtrfa MIGNET293 · Radford, VA · May 30, 1982 · N2931 · Substantial damage
  > Struck wires while flying over river at 50 to 75 feet above water.
- [Incident 19820516041299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820516041299I.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Lagrangeville, NY · May 16, 1982 · N4695 · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Manitowoc, WI · Sep 12, 1981 · N513DE · Substantial damage
  > Gyrocopter crashed during emergency landing after engine failure.
- [Accident 19810905055849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810905055849A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Lancaster, SC · Sep 5, 1981 · N4745S · Substantial damage
  > Gyroplane crashed during attempted emergency landing when engine quit during test flight.
- [Accident 19810721043499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810721043499A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Ridott, IL · Jul 21, 1981 · N3778J · Substantial damage
  > Gyrocopter crashed out of control when main rotor mast broke at engine mount attach bolts.
- [Accident 19810103000169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810103000169A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Katy, TX · Jan 3, 1981 · N9037Q · Destroyed
  > Too fast & near departure end of runway. Began go-around, struck powerline. Not rated as airman.
- [Accident 19801129074659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801129074659A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Sherrill, AR · Nov 29, 1980 · N3790K · Destroyed
  > Gyrocopter was observed diving into ground. Evidence indicates reverse coning of blades may have damaged rudder.
- [Accident 19800928048519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800928048519A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · St Joseph, IL · Sep 28, 1980 · N30087 · Substantial damage
  > Left landing gear support bar failed during takeoff roll. Gyroplane rolled left. Rotors hit ground.
- [Accident 19800908090759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800908090759A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Columbia, PA · Sep 8, 1980 · N3776N · Destroyed
  > Report indicates gyroplanes engine quit. Pilot lost control. Engine restarted before ground impact. Engine check okay.
- [Incident 19800802068509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800802068509I.md): Amtrbx BENSEN8M · Norwood, MA · Aug 2, 1980 · N45G · Minor damage
  > Gyrocopter crashed after attempting downwind takeoff.
- [Accident 19800719025629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800719025629A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Montgomery, MO · Jul 19, 1980 · N9981 · Substantial damage
  > Gyroplane struck wires while circling airport.
- [Accident 19800427012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800427012329A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Manitowoc, WI · Apr 27, 1980 · N2264A · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSEN8M · Selma, AL · Mar 23, 1980 · N554A · Destroyed
  > Buzzed area made sharp turn at low altitude. Lost control. Crashed. Alcohol involved.
- [Accident 19790819030449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790819030449A.md): Amtrbx BENSEN8M · Fayetteville, TN · Aug 19, 1979 · N86531 · Destroyed
  > Gyrocopter pilot struck powerlines while maneuvering at an unsafe altitude. Wires hidden by trees.
- [Accident 19790715017269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790715017269A.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Mountain Grove, MO · Jul 15, 1979 · N47814 · 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.md): Amtrbx BENSENB8M · Ocala, FL · Mar 30, 1979 · N88494 · Minor damage
  > Pilot unable to get airborne due to rough takeoff surface. Went through a fence.
- [Accident 19751108035659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751108035659A.md): Amtr 1300441 · San Diego, CA · Nov 8, 1975 · N4245 · Destroyed
  > Pilot failed to remove wedge spacer in rotor head bfor flt. Float equipped gyro.

## 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 ('43101')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/mcculloch-4318a-e-0-100/incidents

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