# Continental Copters TOMCAT MK6B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2390202 - Manufacturer (registry): CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC - Model: TOMCAT MK6B - 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: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/continental-copters-tomcat-mk6b Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N17H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17H): [Hendrickson Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRICKSON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Rochelle, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rochelle), built 1947, S/N 13 - [N9012T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9012T): [Scotts Helicopter Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20INC), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), S/N CCI-74-4 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 CEN16CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA321), Aug 7, 2016: Continental Copters Tomcat MK6B (N17H), Sparland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing. - [NTSB CEN10CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA411), Jul 15, 2010: Continental Copters Tomcat MK6B (N17H), Blackstone, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter encountered a dust devil at a low altitude during the aerial application flight. - [NTSB CHI03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA204), Jul 9, 2003: Continental Copters MK6B (N9080T), Ft. Yates, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent settling with power and unsuccessful remedial action by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the potato crop. - [NTSB MIA92T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92T%23A01), Jun 25, 1992: Continental Copters Tomcat MK6B (N17H), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB BFO92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA062), May 14, 1992: Continental Copters MK6B (N9012T), Middleboro, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELEASE A TIE DOWN STRAP FROM THE HELICOPTER'S SKID DURING THE PREFLIGHT. - [NTSB MIA88LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA186), Jun 1, 1988: Continental Copters MK6B (N9080T), Callahan, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA011), Oct 15, 1982: Tomcat MK68 (N9080T), Cope, SC, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) 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 20160807014169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160807014169A), Aug 7, 2016: Continental Copters Inc. TOMCAT MK6B (N17H), Sparland, IL, Substantial damage. While 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… - [Accident 20100714044139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100714044139A), Jul 14, 2010: Continental TOMCAT MK6B (N17H), Blackstone, IL, Destroyed. Helicopter 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… - [Accident 20030709020039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030709020039A), Jul 9, 2003: Ccoptr TOMCATMK6B (N9080T), Fort Yates, ND, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Incident 19950705026169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950705026169I), Jul 5, 1995: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9080T), Morven, GA, Minor damage. Ran out of fuel during spray runs. Hard landing between blowed rows. Main rotors struck tail section. - [Accident 19920514014899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920514014899A), May 14, 1992: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N9012T), Middleboro, MA, Substantial damage. Preflighted helicopter on flatbed. Untied one skid. Rolled over. Trying lift. Other skid tied. - [Accident 19880601060419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880601060419A), Jun 1, 1988: Tomcat OH13HMK6B (N9080T), Callahan, FL, Substantial damage. Engine quit on spray run. Landed hard. TO0 low to autorotate. Accessory drive gear failed. Dowel pins not installed - [Accident 19821015055799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821015055799A), Oct 15, 1982: Tomcat OH13HMK6B (N9080T), Cope, SC, Destroyed. Ground crew failed to unfasten a skid tiedown. Pilot lost control on lift off from a trailer as the chain failed - [Accident 19740716024329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740716024329A), Jul 16, 1974: Bell 47D1 (N17H), Loxahatchee, FL, Destroyed. Plt readjustd floodlights due to haze. - [Accident 19730411014509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730411014509A), Apr 11, 1973: Bell 47D1 (N17H), Arcadia, FL, Substantial damage. Fuel ckd by gnd crew appeared enough. While spraying orange grove eng quit autorotated btwn trees. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.