Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 2390204

Manufacturer (registry)
CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC
Model
TOMCAT MK6C
Registry code
2390204
Registered
1 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

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Aircraft by year built · 3

1973Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 3 aircraft
19731
19771
19911

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2390204')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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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.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA19TA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Franklin, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Jul 8, 2019 · N41830 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DET04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportContinental Copters MK 5A Tomcat · Constantine, MIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines in his area of operation.Jul 27, 1990 · N1442Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Quitman, MSFailure of the tail boom attachment.Aug 14, 1989 · N9085T · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DEX08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK-6 · Straughn, INAerial application helicopter struck power lines in field on first swath run. This was the first time the pilot had sprayed this field. Prior to spraying the field he questioned the farmer regarding power lines or other obstructions. The farmer replied that…Jul 11, 1988 · N9093T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FGM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportContinental Copters OH13H Tomcat Mark 5A · Indiana, PAThe acft collided with wires during a spray run and crashed out of control. The plt tried to fly under the wires that were sighted too late to clear. During his survey of the field the plt had failed to see the wires that were struck. The collision broke off…May 10, 1986 · N41830 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRJ10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportContinental Tomcat MK6C · Cottonport, LAThe plt was familiarizing himself with the acft & the local area. The plt's log book showed only one hour of flt time logged between 9/23/81 & the date of the accident. Witnesses observed the acft flying for some time over the city at 300-400 ft AGL making…May 5, 1982 · N9098T · DestroyedNTSB FTW81DRD48Accident · No injuriesClosedTom Cat 47-MK6 · Ramah, LASep 19, 1981 · N9098T · Substantial damage
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  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 ('2390204')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

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Accident 20190708016289AContinental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Franklin, KYAircraft landed in a corn field tail down, tail rotor departed aircraft and aircraft lost directional control. Aircraft turned 90 degrees left and had severe hard landing.Jul 8, 2019 · N41830 · DestroyedAccident 19900727030569ABell OH13HMK5A · Constantine, MIStruck and cut powerlines and crashed. Was flying between wires and irrigation rig on first spray run.Jul 27, 1990 · N1442Z · Substantial damageAccident 19890814029299ATomcat OH13HMK6B · Quitman, MSTailboom attach bolt hole elongated from riding on trailer allowed boom to bend up and main rotors struck the boom.Aug 14, 1989 · N9085T · DestroyedAccident 19880711026259ABell OH13HMK6C · Straughn, INDescending into field to be sprayed. Struck powerline. Sun and haze factors. Farmer told pilot there were no lines.Jul 11, 1988 · N9093T · Substantial damageIncident 19860511032329IBell OH13HMK5A · North Mancheste, INWhile spraying a field, a man on the ground fired a shotgun at the aircraft. Pellets struck blades and gas tanks.May 11, 1986 · N1442Z · Minor damageAccident 19860510016739ABell OH13HMK5A · Indiana, PADuring a spraying run, tried to duck under, but struck the powerlines. Impacted the ground when control was lost.May 10, 1986 · N41830 · Substantial damageAccident 19820505013959ABell OH13HMK6C · Cottonport, LAMain rotor blade cut into tail rotor short shaft causing breakup in mid air.May 5, 1982 · N9098T · DestroyedAccident 19810919071469ABell OH13HMK6C · Ramah, LATesting autorotation and collective. Engine quit. RPM low on flare. Impact caused main rotor to chop off tailboom.Sep 19, 1981 · N9098T · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2390204')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

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