- Manufacturer (registry)
- HUGHES
- Model
- OH-6
- Registry code
- 4470904
- Registered
- 4 aircraft
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats
- 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSH3WE
- Holder
- MD Helicopters LLC
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 · 2
| 1967 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 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 · 4
N5185BUsda Aphis Ws Atoc · Cedar City, UTN5185NBrown Helicopter Inc · Pensacola, FLN5187YUsda Aphis Ws Atoc · Cedar City, UTN53BNSmith Air LLC · Shedd, OR
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4470904')
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
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4470904')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
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 1 case 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 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR14GA176Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes OH 6 · Bullfrog, UTA loss of engine power while the helicopter was hovering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and rotor drive system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded…NTSB MIA03TA036Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6 · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter following maintenance he observed, and failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the "B" nut at the fuel nozzle following a compressor wash resulting in the total loss of engine power. Also, the pilot's…NTSB ATL02TA083Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight collision with water.NTSB ATL02TA030Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper flare during practice autorotation.NTSB LAX96TA187Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 369 · Yuma, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, while maneuvering close to the ground. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB SEA94GA203Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Duchesne, UTThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the surrounding terrain. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorms in the area (requiring the pilot to deviate from the desired course), high…NTSB FTW92GA157Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Sunland Park, NMThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires.
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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 ('4470904')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"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 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 ('4470904')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 7
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20140429006569AHughes OH-6Aircraft lost power and tail roter effectiveness, autorotated to a point where it rolled 50 feet down an embankment.Accident 20030102000659AHughes OH6A · New Port Richey, FL(.19) On January 2, 2003, about 1951 eastern standard time, a Hughes OH-6, N317LC, registered to and operated by pasco county sheriff's office, landed hard during an autorotative landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from hidden lake airport,…Accident 20020414006059AN56TP · Tampa, FL(.19) On April 14, 2002, at 1545 eastern daylight time a Hughes OH-6 helicopter, N56TP, registered to the city of Tampa police department as public use, and operated by the commercial helicopter pilot, collided with water near the south edge of macdill air…Accident 20020104000349AHughes OH6A · Tampa, FL(.19) On January 4, 2002, at 1505 eastern standard time, a Hughes OH-6 helicopter, N46TP, registered to the city of Tampa police department, collided with terrain during training maneuvers in a field near Tampa International Airport. The public use…Accident 19960502034979AHughes 369 · Yuma, AZUs border patrol helicopter lost control in a turn at slow speed low altitude in high wind and turbulence. Crashed.Accident 19940730048659AHughes OH6A · Duchesne, UTDodging thunderstorms over gross weight at high density altitude and possible downdrafts caused descent into trees.Accident 19920613020059AHughes OH6A · Sunland Park, NMOn border patrol collided with powerline while flying through a draw. Crashed inverted.
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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 ('4470904')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"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 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 ('4470904')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.