# Continental Copters TOMCAT MK5A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2390101
- Manufacturer (registry): CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC
- Model: TOMCAT MK5A
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H5SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H5SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
- Registered aircraft: 11
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/continental-copters-tomcat-mk5a

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## Registered aircraft (11)

- [N161SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161SH): [Churchill Dianne L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHILL%20DIANNE%20L), [Jordan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Jordan), built 1976, S/N 1921
- [N226NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226NT): [Britton John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRITTON%20JOHN%20E), [Emmett, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Emmett), S/N CCI-742
- [N4924C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4924C): [Britton John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRITTON%20JOHN%20E), [Emmett, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Emmett), built 1960, S/N 2
- [N9005T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9005T): [Scotts Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1974, S/N CCI-74-1
- [N9043T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9043T): [Blair Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAIR%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Lemoore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lemoore), built 1975, S/N CCI74-10
- [N9044T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9044T): [Hendrickson Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRICKSON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Rochelle, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rochelle), built 1975, S/N CCI75-1
- [N9045T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9045T): [Scotts Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1975, S/N CCI-75-2
- [N9061T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9061T): [Sky Horse Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20HORSE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Brady, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brady), built 1975, S/N CCI-75-3
- [N9062T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9062T): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1975, S/N CCI-75-4
- [N9088T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9088T): [Slykerman John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLYKERMAN%20JOHN%20A), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1978, S/N CCI-78-2
- [N9096T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9096T): [Bassett Donald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASSETT%20DONALD), [Ashford, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Ashford), built 1978, S/N CCI-78-8

## NTSB investigations (33)

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 CEN18LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA300), Jul 27, 2018: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9005T), Le Sueur, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, during which he did not visually check the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks and instead relied on the fuel gauges that were showing…
- [NTSB GAA15CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA122), Jun 14, 2015: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9045T), Elk Mound, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after taking off from the service truck, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA391), Jul 25, 2014: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N161SH), Osage, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…
- [NTSB CEN13LA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA537), Sep 6, 2013: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9005T), Arlington, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering when he removed his hand from the collective control while plugging in his radio connection to his helmet, which resulted…
- [NTSB ATL99FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA132), Sep 16, 1999: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9010T), Heflin, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot of N9010T's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering, resulting in a midair collision with N30899. A factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB ATL99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA107), Jul 14, 1999: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9086T), Camden, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the cyclic control rod due to an overstress separation resulting from a material defect (inadequate quality of material) by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA306), Sep 30, 1997: Bell 47 (N9005T), Pipestone, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the fracture of the pitch control rod assembly.
- [NTSB MIA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA212), Jul 24, 1997: Continental Copters MK5A (N62108), Sylacauga, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in the helicopter descending and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB CHI94T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94T%23A02), Jul 5, 1994: Continental Copters MK 5 Tomcat (N9043T), Minot, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA199), Apr 22, 1994: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9061T), Brawley, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND AFTER COMPLETING AERIAL APPLICATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE LACK OF VISUAL CUES FOR THE…
- [NTSB DEN93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA091), Jul 30, 1993: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9014T), Duson, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION MAST BEARING, RESULTING IN OIL CONTAMINATION AND SUBSEQUENT BLOCKAGE OF THE INTERNAL OIL PORTS AND PASSAGES. FACTORS WERE: TOTAL LOSS OF COLLECTIVE CONTROL AND PARTIAL…
- [NTSB ATL91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA180), Sep 26, 1991: Continental Copters MK5A (N62108), Franklin, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
- [NTSB MIA91LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA220), Sep 18, 1991: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9010T), Bay Springs, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB NYC90DGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DGM03), Sep 28, 1990: Continental Copters MK5A (N9024T), Cranesville, PA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER AFTER THE LOSS OF A PORTION OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL ASSEMBLY; THIS RESULTED IN GROUND IMPACT AND POST-IMPACT FIRE.
- [NTSB LAX89DVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVM01), Oct 16, 1988: Continental Copters OH13H (N9092T), Castroville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA88LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA250), Aug 10, 1988: Continental Copters MK-5A (N9086T), Valley Park, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA86LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA228), Aug 5, 1986: Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A (N9086T), Indiantown, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA144), May 29, 1985: Continental Copters Tomcat Mark 5A/OH13H (N9081T), Freeman, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA041), Nov 2, 1983: Continental Copters Tomcat Mark 5A (N9092T), Castroville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC82DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA124), Jun 15, 1982: Continental EL Tomcat MK5A (N9062T), Imlaystown, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FKQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKQ16), Jul 13, 1980: Tomcat Mark 5 (N9099T), Tutwiler, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEG15), May 27, 1980: Tomcat MK5A (N9096T), Sinking Sp, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DKQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKQ15), Jul 10, 1979: Tomcat MK-5A (N9099T), Lambert, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP20), May 15, 1979: EL Tomcat MK5A (N9044T), Moses Lake, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEX46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEX46), Sep 1, 1977: Tomcat MK5A (N9010T), Monrovia, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEV41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEV41), Aug 10, 1977: Continental 5A (N9081T), Warrensburg, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG51), Jul 12, 1977: EL Tomcat MK5A (N9014T), Colquitt, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEX23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEX23), May 6, 1977: Bell MK5A (N9010T), Russiaville, IN, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77DVA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DVA02), Oct 4, 1976: EL Tomcat MK5A (N9001T), Wasco, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEC47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC47), Jun 16, 1976: EL Tomcat MK-5A (N9043T), Blissfield, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75FVG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVG79), Jun 25, 1975: Tomcat MK 5A (N9001T), Gridley, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW75DPG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPG70), May 26, 1975: Tomcat MK-5 (N4924C), Corning, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FJA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FJA10), May 9, 1975: Tomcat MK-5 (N9014T), Ewa, HI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (39)

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.

- [Accident 20180726014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180726014749A), Jul 26, 2018: Continental Copters Inc. TOMCAT MK5A (N9005T), Lesueur, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot departed at dusk. Poor preflight planning. Ran out of fuel. Autorotation was not existent.
- [Accident 20150614007529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150614007529A), Jun 14, 2015: Continental Copters Inc. TOMCAT MK5A (N9045T), Downsville, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting aerial applications. After loading chemical the aircraft departed the platform on top of the service truck. Pilot stated that he nosed the…
- [Accident 20140725012019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140725012019A), Jul 25, 2014: Continental Copters Inc. TOMCAT MK5A (N161SH), Osage, MN, Substantial damage. According to the pilot, while performing aerial application, the engine sputtered. He pulled up slightly and the engine smoothed for a few seconds and started…
- [Accident 20130906017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130906017709A), Sep 6, 2013: Continental Copters Inc. TOMCAT MK5A (N9005T), Arlington, MN, Substantial damage. According to the pilot's statement, while transitioning between fields in level cruise at between 300' and 400' AGL, the pilot transferred his left hand to the…
- [Accident 19990916029681A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990916029681A), Sep 16, 1999: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9010T), Heflin, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.19) On September 16, 1999, about 0730 central daylight time, a Continental copters, inc., tomcat MK5A, N9010T, and a Texas helicopters corp., OH-13E/M74,…
- [Accident 19990714009359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990714009359A), Jul 14, 1999: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9086T), Camden, AL, Substantial damage. Acft was involved in aerial application when the flight controls failed, the pilot lost control of the acft, and the acft crashed. (.4)the pilot had completed…
- [Accident 19970930029419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970930029419A), Sep 30, 1997: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9005T), Pipestone Count, MN, Substantial damage. Collided with ground during ag operations. (.4) the pilot stated that while he was ferrying the helicopter to the next field he, `heard a loud bang from…
- [Accident 19970724019589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970724019589A), Jul 24, 1997: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N62108), Sylacauga, AL, Substantial damage. Rotor decay on climbout from truck pad. Flared settled into trees. Hot day. No anomalis. Pilot error performance. (-23) on July 24, 1997, at approximately 1745…
- [Accident 19940421008699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940421008699A), Apr 21, 1994: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9061T), Brawley, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck wires after completing night spray run. Seat belt failed. Pilot asphixiation due shoulder belt around neck.
- [Accident 19930825035069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930825035069A), Aug 25, 1993: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9078T), San Juan Bautis, CA, Destroyed. Spray boom contacted corn crop on spray run. Dragged helicopter down.
- [Accident 19930730027229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930730027229A), Jul 30, 1993: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9014T), Duson, LA, Substantial damage. Loud bumping sound on spray run. Lost collective. Hard landing chopped tail. Mast bearing had failed.
- [Incident 19920911050369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920911050369I), Sep 11, 1992: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9078T), San Martin, CA. Pilot struck an electrical wire while making an aerial application. Wire strike protection system cut wire.
- [Accident 19910926043169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910926043169A), Sep 26, 1991: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N62108), Franklin, GA, Substantial damage. Tail rotor control cable broke while hovering over pad to land. Veered to open area. Main rotors hit ground.
- [Accident 19910918041749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910918041749A), Sep 18, 1991: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9010T), Bay Springs, MS, Substantial damage. Reported power loss. Hit trees on autorotation causing hard landing. Rotors hit tailboom. Cause power loss unknown.
- [Incident 19910825061949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910825061949I), Aug 25, 1991: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9089T), Hebron, IL, Minor damage. After takeoff climbed out of effective lift and settled with power. Touched down striking tail rotor.
- [Accident 19900823035379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900823035379A), Aug 23, 1990: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9024T), Cranesville, PA, Destroyed. Crashed out of control on pullup from a swath run. Found bolt missing from cyclic control rod at swash plate.
- [Accident 19881016057069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881016057069A), Oct 16, 1988: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9092T), Castroville, CA, Substantial damage. Lost power. Rotors chopped tail boom on landing. Thrust washer came off unused generator shaft. Caught in gears.
- [Accident 19880810033689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880810033689A), Aug 10, 1988: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9086T), Valley Park, MS, Substantial damage. Out of fuel shortly after takeoff. Ran out of rotor speed clearing wires. Causing a hard landing and damage.
- [Incident 19880524029059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880524029059I), May 24, 1988: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9088T), Delaware, OH. Emergency landing in a field by pilot when he became dizzy and ill. Owner flew undamaged helicopter out of a field.
- [Accident 19860805037749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860805037749A), Aug 5, 1986: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9086T), Indiantown, FL, Substantial damage. Engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Pilot was operating helicopter to spray crops without 137 certificate.
- [Accident 19850529020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850529020529A), May 29, 1985: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9081T), Freeman, SD, Substantial damage. Settled with full power during sharp turnaround. Helicopter was straightened out but hit hard and flipped onto back.
- [Accident 19831102056179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831102056179A), Nov 2, 1983: Tomcat OH13HMK6B (N9092T), Castroville, CA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel during a spray run. Made a hard autorotation landing. Main rotors chopped off the tail boom.
- [Incident 19830731047659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830731047659I), Jul 31, 1983: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9010T), Parkersburg, IA, Minor damage. Struck a wire while pollinating corn. Landed to check damage.
- [Accident 19820615022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820615022609A), Jun 15, 1982: Bell OH13HMK5A (N9062T), Imlaystown, NJ, Substantial damage. Rolled to the right to avoid a second bird strike. Spray boom contacted plants,pulled the helicopter to the ground.
- [Accident 19800713024659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800713024659A), Jul 13, 1980: Bell OH13H (N9099T), Tutwiler, MS, Substantial damage. Struck wires on edge of field after a trim spray run.
- [Accident 19800527014599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800527014599A), May 27, 1980: Ccoptr OH13HMK5A (N9096T), Sinking Springs, OH, Substantial damage. Helicopter skid caught telephone wire. Wire caught in main rotor on emergency landing.
- [Accident 19790710014739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790710014739A), Jul 10, 1979: Bell OH13H (N9099T), Lambert, MS, Substantial damage. Unable to climb out due to air temperature & heavy load of chemical on board.
- [Accident 19790515013929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790515013929A), May 15, 1979: Bell OH13H (N9044T), Moses Lake, WA, Destroyed. Helicopter rotor blades struck power pole during spray run. Crashed and was destroyed.
- [Accident 19790302003949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790302003949A), Mar 2, 1979: Ccoptr OH13HCCOPTER (N9001T), Shafter, CA, Destroyed. Helicopter was seen to descend vertically, crashed, and burned. Engine overspeed was heard prior to impact.
- [Accident 19770901025749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770901025749A), Sep 1, 1977: Ccoptr OH13HMK5B (N9010T), Monrovia, IN, Substantial damage. Hit powerline.
- [Accident 19770810023549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770810023549A), Aug 10, 1977: Bell 47G2 (N9081T), Warrensburg, IL, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770712018849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770712018849A), Jul 12, 1977: Bell 47G2 (N9014T), Colquitt, GA, Destroyed. Dnwind apch to fld,heavy,settled with pwr.
- [Accident 19770506023029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770506023029A), May 6, 1977: Bell 47G2 (N9010T), Russiaville, IN, Substantial damage. Spraying corn. Pilot able to stop acft turning before touchdown.
- [Accident 19761004031699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761004031699A), Oct 4, 1976: Bell 47G2 (N9001T), Wasco, CA, Substantial damage. Flared because of vibration, t/r hit cotton plants & turned over.
- [Accident 19760616016849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760616016849A), Jun 16, 1976: Bell 47G2 (N9043T), Blissfield, MI, Destroyed. Swash-plate swivel link strap separated fm scissor lever.
- [Accident 19750625019229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750625019229A), Jun 25, 1975: Bell 47G2 (N9001T), Gridley, CA, Destroyed. Hit wires.
- [Accident 19750526013239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750526013239A), May 26, 1975: Bell 47G (N4924C), Corning, AR, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750509009539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750509009539A), May 9, 1975: Ccoptr OH13HMK5B (N9014T), Ewa, HI, Substantial damage. Struck parked sugar planter. Weed ctl.
- [Accident 19750203001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750203001539A), Feb 3, 1975: Bell 47G2 (N9014T), Honolulu, HI, Substantial damage. Spraying weeds.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Continental Copters-Segerstrom TOMCAT MK-5A (OH-13)](https://openairdocs.org/model/continental-copters-segerstrom-tomcat-mk-5a-oh-13): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2390304
- [Continental Copters-Moore TOMCAT MK5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/continental-copters-moore-tomcat-mk5a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2390305

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