# Turbomeca BASTAN VI series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 60009
- Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA
- Model: BASTAN VI SER
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Power: 1,065 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Turbomeca S.A.
- Installed in: 0 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-bastan-vi-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## 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

None registered with this engine model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 NYC80IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80IA086), Sep 16, 1980: Nord 262 (N481A), Philadelphia, PA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB IAD78IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78IA102), Sep 1, 1978: Nord 262FM (N29813), Washington, DC, incident, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (28)

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 19930327010189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930327010189I), Mar 27, 1993: Aerosp 262A12NORD (N29816), Niagara Falls, NY, Minor damage. Bird strike on left wing outboard leading edge during final approach. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19911020047019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911020047019A), Oct 20, 1991: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Albany, NY, Substantial damage. Left engine prop blade separated on liftoff and penetrated baggage compartment. Aborted landed safely on runway.
- [Incident 19881208066529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881208066529I), Dec 8, 1988: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Ontario, CA, Minor damage. Held at taxiway in strong crosswind. Pre-takeoff check showed rudder jammed. Plane tipped by wind and wing damaged.
- [Incident 19860531029079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860531029079I), May 31, 1986: Aerosp 262ANORD (N481A), Philadelphia, PA, Minor damage. During takeoff roll nose tire went flat. A piece of tire wedged in nose fork. Aircraft skidded to a stop.
- [Incident 19820114011299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820114011299I), Jan 14, 1982: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Nose wheel tire blew out on landing roll. Possible impact with chunk of hard snow, failed tire.
- [Incident 19820113004909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820113004909I), Jan 13, 1982: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Pittsburgh, PA. Zg zk unsafe gear indication. Cranked gear down. Landing normal. Cannon plug in gear light circuit dirty.
- [Incident 19811208089089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811208089089I), Dec 8, 1981: N29813, Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. On climb engine lost power. Flames from exhaust. Shut down. Gas generator shed blade pieces out intake screen.
- [Incident 19810922072499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810922072499I), Sep 22, 1981: Aerosp STC262NORD (N29813), Harrisburg, PA, Minor damage. Zk difficult to extend landing gear. Nose wheel came down cocked. Found nose gear antiswivel locking p/n missing.
- [Incident 19810921072509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810921072509I), Sep 21, 1981: Aerosp STC262NORD (N29813), Harrisburg, PA, Minor damage. Za landing door fell from aircraft in cruise,returned to takeoff point. Found door on garage roof. Latches unsecured.
- [Incident 19810714053579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810714053579I), Jul 14, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Hydraulic pressure lost because of flex leak. Uneventful landing was made and leak was repaired.
- [Incident 19810308020019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810308020019I), Mar 8, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Za landing gear would not retract after takeoff. Three green lights remained on. Repaired wiring to selector valve.
- [Incident 19810124007229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810124007229I), Jan 24, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. The landing gear would not retract. Maintenance replaced a faulty electrical valve.
- [Incident 19801219089159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801219089159I), Dec 19, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Newark, NJ, Minor damage. Left main landing gear pod separated during level flight.
- [Incident 19801203085939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801203085939I), Dec 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Precautionary landing after gear was manually extended.
- [Incident 19801203085819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801203085819I), Dec 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N486A), New Castle, DE, Minor damage. Engine shut down after smoke in cockpit. Found loose connection to relay.
- [Incident 19801122080109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801122080109I), Nov 22, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), State College, PA. Oil pressure dropped to 3PSI during level flight. Engine shut down. Uneventful precautionary landing made.
- [Incident 19801118080289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801118080289I), Nov 18, 1980: Aerosp 262A12NORD (N29816), Altoona, PA. Sparks observed on center windshield panel at wire connection, accompanied by popping noise and fire.
- [Incident 19800619055489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800619055489I), Jun 19, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Middletown, PA. Unsafe gear indication after takeoff, cb popped. Reset cb, lowered gear and returned. Frayed wires in wheel well
- [Incident 19800213021169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800213021169I), Feb 13, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Newark, NJ. Crew reported landing gear failed to retract. Malfunction in circuit breaker in gear retract system.
- [Incident 19800208020929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800208020929I), Feb 8, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Williamsport, PA. Right main landing gear green light did not come on during gear extension. Light system malfunction.
- [Incident 19800203020569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800203020569I), Feb 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA. Pilot felt left wheel brake was dragging on takeoff. Landed without incident. No discrepancy found.
- [Incident 19791023054569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791023054569I), Oct 23, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N481A), Richmond, VA, Minor damage. Flight struck parked airstair truck during taxi to ramp.
- [Incident 19791017051219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791017051219I), Oct 17, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft damaged by jet blast from a large jet.
- [Incident 19790630018179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790630018179I), Jun 30, 1979: Aerosp STC262NORD (N29813), Williamsport, PA. Flight returned after power loss. Found faulty fuel pump.
- [Incident 19790621016949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790621016949I), Jun 21, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Gear extended manually due to hydraulic failure. An o ring seal failed.
- [Incident 19781208022899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781208022899I), Dec 8, 1978: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Pittsburg, PA, Minor damage. Parked airplane struck by catering truck. Minor damage to the stabilizer.
- [Incident 19780924017629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780924017629I), Sep 24, 1978: Aerosp 262ANORD (N481A), Philadelphia, PA. Attendant injured by falling door when support arm broke.
- [Incident 19780901016589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780901016589I), Sep 1, 1978: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29813), Washington, DC. Had APU fire warning on take off, aborted. Found ruptured hydraulic line.

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