Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 13027LS

Manufacturer (registry)
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP
Model
K-1200
Registry code
13027LS
Registered
17 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSTR7BO
Holder
Kaman Aerospace Corporation

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 · 38

1991Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 38 aircraft
19911
19931
19944
19953
19963
19972
19981
20001
20015
20021
20032
20042
20172
20184
20192
20212
20221
20241

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2000In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 9 ADs
20002
20011
20031
20041
20111
20151
20161
20211
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('13027LS'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 17

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('13027LS')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 14

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN26FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Silver Jack Reservoir, COOn July 12, 2026, about 1705 mountain daylight time, a Kaman Aerospace Corporation K-1200 (K-MAX) helicopter, N40HX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Silver Jack Reservoir, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The…Jul 12, 2026 · N40HX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Eagle, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.Aug 22, 2025 · N171PL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Sweet Home, ORImproper installation of the hardware retaining the adjustment screw in the N2 topping governor lever and roller assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Jan 24, 2023 · N202WM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKaman K 1200 · Pine Grove, ORAn in-flight breakup resulting from contact of the left rotor system with the right rotor system after an in-flight failure of a servo flap from a left rotor blade.Aug 25, 2020 · N314 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKaman Aerospace K 1200 · Julian, CAThe pilot’s failure to conduct a thru-flight walkaround inspection, which resulted in the engine cowling remaining open and subsequently separating from the helicopter and striking the main rotor blades and vertical stabilizer during departure.Mar 13, 2017 · N675TH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA295Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Donnelly, IDThe collision of two counter-rotating main rotor blades for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control.Jun 16, 2010 · N134WC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Santa Clarita, CAThe helicopter's encounter with a gusty crosswind condition during engine start that exceeded the helicopter's demonstrated wind envelope.Dec 17, 2008 · N267KA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Dayville, ORThe improper overhaul of the reduction gear box assembly and improper installation of the N1 seal and nut assembly lockcup by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the reduction gear box and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor…Mar 17, 2006 · N263KA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA082Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · West Fork, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees during logging operations. Contributing factors were the trees, mountainous (steeply sloped) terrain, and the pilot's decision to conduct operations in this terrain with a 200 foot long line.May 12, 2004 · N162KA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03GA153Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Keller, WACorrosion fatigue within the blade retention bolt bushing(s) of the main rotor blade grip resulting in fatigue, cracking and ultimate separation of the upper grip plate. The separation of the upper blade grip plate led to a dynamic imbalance within the rotor…Jul 26, 2003 · N314KA · DestroyedNTSB SEA00LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Cusick, WAThe termination of power to the main rotor system as a result of the malfunction of the free-wheeling sprag clutch assembly, followed by the torsional overload separation of the engine adapter shaft. Factors include trees in the area where the emergency…Jul 11, 2000 · N311KA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA015Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Emida, IDFailure of the splined engine adaptor as a result of torsional overstress. Factors include a worn freewheeling clutch assembly.Nov 4, 1999 · N164KA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · La Grande, ORThe pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine with the FUEL/OIL shutoff switch. Contributing to the accident were: the manufacturer's inadequate location and design of the FUEL/OIL shutoff switch; the FAA's inadequate determination of the type design's…Apr 21, 1998 · N224GM · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Bloomfield, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control during autorotation, which resulted in an unleveled attitude touchdown, roll over, and collision with the ground.Jan 27, 1998 · N135KA · 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 ('13027LS')
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FAA incident reports · 21

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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Service difficulty reports · 68

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STCs that may be installed · 11

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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  FROM (
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('13027LS')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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PMA parts · 36

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('TR7BO')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['K-1200'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  WHERE m.match_key = 'K1200' AND m.code NOT IN ('13027LS')
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