- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC
- Model
- TOMCAT MK6B
- Registry code
- 2390202
- Registered
- 2 aircraft
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 3
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSH5SW
- Holder
- Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 4
| 1947 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 2
N17HHendrickson Flying Service Inc · Rochelle, ILN9012TScotts Helicopter Services Inc · Le Sueur, MN
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2390202')
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NTSB investigations · 7
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN16CA321Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Sparland, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB CEN10CA411Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Blackstone, ILThe helicopter encountered a dust devil at a low altitude during the aerial application flight.NTSB CHI03LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK6B · Ft. Yates, NDThe inadvertent settling with power and unsuccessful remedial action by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the potato crop.NTSB MIA92T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Punta Gorda, FLNTSB BFO92LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK6B · Middleboro, MAThe pilot's failure to release a tie down strap from the helicopter's skid during the preflight.NTSB MIA88LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK6B · Callahan, FLWhile maneuvering the helicopter during an aerial application flt the eng quit. During the autorotative landing the helicopter landed hard. Examination of the eng revealed the accessory drive gear, which is attached to the crankshaft by 6 AN-4A bolts with the…NTSB ATL83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTomcat MK68 · Cope, SCBefore starting his takeoff from a trailer, the pilot failed to insure that his helper had released the right rear tiedown chain. During lift-off, the helicopter raised the trailer about 2 to 3 ft before the chain. Broke. Simultaneously, the helicopter was…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2390202')
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2390202')
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FAA incident reports · 9
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20160807014169AContinental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Sparland, ILWhile spraying a field, the pilot pulled up to avoid trees. As he pulled up, he experienced a reduction in power and the aircraft pulled left. He continued the turn and impacted the ground at the edge of the field.Accident 20100714044139AContinental Tomcat MK6B · Blackstone, ILHelicopter was involved in aerial application near Blackstone, IL. Pilot had just loaded the spray tank. He had burned 20 minutes worth of fuel out of a full (28 gal.) Tank. He spray path was east and west. He had completed a left turn, leveled the helicopter…Accident 20030709020039ACcoptr TOMCATMK6B · Fort Yates, ND(-23) Pilot stated that he had just lifted off from the support truck with a load of chemical and fuel and took off into the wind. He made a wide swing to the east to line up on a swath heading north. When he got almost lined up, he felt the helicopter begin…Incident 19950705026169ICcoptr TOMCATMK5A · Morven, GARan out of fuel during spray runs. Hard landing between blowed rows. Main rotors struck tail section.Accident 19920514014899ACcoptr TOMCATMK5A · Middleboro, MAPreflighted helicopter on flatbed. Untied one skid. Rolled over. Trying lift. Other skid tied.Accident 19880601060419ATomcat OH13HMK6B · Callahan, FLEngine quit on spray run. Landed hard. TO0 low to autorotate. Accessory drive gear failed. Dowel pins not installedAccident 19821015055799ATomcat OH13HMK6B · Cope, SCGround crew failed to unfasten a skid tiedown. Pilot lost control on lift off from a trailer as the chain failedAccident 19740716024329ABell 47D1 · Loxahatchee, FLPlt readjustd floodlights due to haze.Accident 19730411014509ABell 47D1 · Arcadia, FLFuel ckd by gnd crew appeared enough. While spraying orange grove eng quit autorotated btwn trees.
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duckdb -csv -c "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 aircraft_model_code IN ('2390202')
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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2390202')
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.