# Continental Copters-Transworld TOM CAT MARK 5A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2390301
- Manufacturer (registry): CONTINENTAL COPTERS-TRANSWORLD
- Model: TOM CAT MARK 5A
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 71 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H5SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H5SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/continental-copters-transworld-tom-cat-mark-5a

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 (1)

- [N25561](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25561): [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 TC-TWH-1

## 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 NYC01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA130), May 29, 2001: Continental Copters Tom Cat Mark 5A (N25561), Benton, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with a hose still attached and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI88DEX11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX11), Aug 10, 1988: Continental Copters MK-5 (N25561), Redkey, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO DRUGS WHICH RESULTED IN A MISJUDGED APPROACH AND SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH TREES DURING THE APPROACH TO AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20010529017659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010529017659A), May 29, 2001: Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A (N25561), Benton, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) In may 29, 2001, about 0718 eastern daylight time, a Continental copters tom cat mark 5A (a modified bel 47 helicopter), N25561, was substantially…
- [Accident 19880810033729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880810033729A), Aug 10, 1988: Bell OH13HMK5A (N25561), Redkey, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On a spray turn around, crashed after striking a tree. High level of medical drugs in pilot.

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