- Manufacturer (registry)
- HUGHES
- Model
- TH-55A
- Registry code
- 4471004
- Registered
- 7 aircraft
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDS4H12
- Holder
- Schweizer RSG 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 · 12
| 1965 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1995 | 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 · 7
N1042PMcalpine David B · Fort Worth, TXN16WPHill Ronald D · Fort Myers, FLN30738Roxbury John A Jr · Princeton, MNN3752NEdwards Joseph David · Seattle, WAN379MCAvex Holdings Heli Inc · Lewes, DEN5000TReynolds Darryl G · Wills Point, TXN7052DMundell Lola Trustee · Rosston, OK
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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 ('4471004')
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 ('4471004')
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 · 9
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 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN14LA537Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH 55A · Hudson, WIThe nonhelicopter-rated pilot’s operation of the helicopter and its subsequent collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA13CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Morgantown, WVThe pilot’s inadequate planning which resulted in an encounter with settling with power and descent into terrain during takeoff.NTSB CHI04LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55A · West Lafayette, INThe fractured cluster fitting resulting in a loss of directional control during initial climb and the improper repair of cluster fitting by unknown personnel. The night conditions were a contributing factor.NTSB MIA98TA215Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Savannah, GAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was a high density altitude.NTSB ATL94GA148Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Savannah, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA94T#A03Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportHughes 269A · Aripeka, FLNTSB ANC92LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude.NTSB ATL90TL#04Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportHughes TH-55 · Brunswick, GANTSB FTW83LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Balmorhea, TXA Hughes helicopter was damaged when it lost power during takeoff and was crashed into a tree to prevent it from rolling down a hill. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot said the manifold pressure decayed FROM22 inches to 18 inches and…
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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 ('4471004')
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 ('4471004')
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 · 11
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20140610024459AHughes TH-55A · Hudson, WIDuring routine surveillance, FAA inspectors from the des moines flight standards district office (dsm FSDO) discovered wreckage from a damaged helicopter inside a hangar. The wreckage was inspected and several photographs were taken by FAA inspectors.…Accident 20130612023169AHughes TH-55A · Morgantown, WVAircraft was operating at an off airport site (gravel parking lot). Pilot stated preflight inspection and engine run up were normal. Pilot initiated takeoff from southwest edge of parking lot. During take off climb, helicopter did not have enough power to…Accident 20031117035459AHughes TH55A · Lafayette, IN(-23) Cluster fitting failed in flight. Caused loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Pilot entered autorotation and did late pitch pull to keep spinning to a minimum. Aircraft landed hard and came to rest in an open field.Accident 19980731028199AHughes TH55A · Elba Island, GA(-23) Pilot for chatham county mosquito control commission (public aircraft), N998MC a TH-55A helicopter crashed after partial engine power loss. Engine power loss causing main rotor RPM drop. Pilot attempted an emergency la ding and crashed with total loss…Accident 19970917027049AHughes 269A · Tarpon Springs, FLEngine quit on mosquito patrol. 200 ft over water autorated. Engine revived began climb. Skid hit water. (-23) on sept. 17, 1997 about 1103 eastern daylight time, a Hughes 269A helicopter, N6786M registered to paseo county mosquito control district, operating…Accident 19940730047839AHughes TH55A · Savannah, GAMosquito control spray craft lost power. Autorotated into trees. No engine anomalies except carboned sooty plugs.Accident 19940514010819AHughes 269A · Aripeka, FLLost power, crashed into a canal.Accident 19920823032689AHughes 269A · Nome, AKDuring photo flight at 5 foot AGL passenger leaned forward on cyclic. Pilot resersed cyclic abruptly. Tail rotor hitIncident 19880727037439IHughes TH55A · Rutherfordton, NCEngine lost power. Landed in a woods. Metal found in oil.Accident 19830228005589AHughes 269A · Phoenix, AZOperated in high risk height velocity and low RPM in a hover. Pitched over rotor strike and separation, then crash.Accident 19821004050929AHughes TH55A · Balmorhea, TXEngine lost power on takeoff. Struck a tree on forced landing. Engine had numerous maintenance problems.
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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 ('4471004')
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 ('4471004')
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 · 2
SDR 97ZZZX4341Ring · misinstalledDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THE DROOP STOP RING WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED INVERTED. THE MAIN ROTOR HEAD WAS ASSEMBLED THREE YEARS AND 60 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS INSPECTION.SDR 96ZZZX3911Oil Seal · failedDURING TRAINING FLIGHT, ENGINE ROUGHNESS 'FELT' IN-FLIGHT; FOUND MAGNETO POINTS SATURATED WITH OIL. REPLACED MAGNETO WITH REBUILT UNIT.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'TH55A' ORDER BY difficulty_date 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 sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'TH55A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run 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.