# Kaman H-43A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 4800702
- Manufacturer (registry): KAMAN
- Model: H-43A
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS AR-27](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/AR-27) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Kaman Aerospace Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/kaman-h-43a

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)

- [N2856J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2856J): [Classic Rotors Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20ROTORS%20MUSEUM), [Ramona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ramona), built 1959, S/N 58-1840

## NTSB investigations (10)

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 SEA74FYE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYE07), Jul 16, 1973: Kaman H-43A (N2855J), Sultan, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73FYI05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYI05), Sep 3, 1972: Kaman H-43A (N2853J), Jacksonville, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA73DYE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYE06), Jul 20, 1972: Kaman K-600 (N2848J), Toutle, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71DWD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWD17), Oct 3, 1970: Kaman K-600 (N2854J), Castle Rock, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71DWG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWG07), Jul 18, 1970: Kaman H-43A (N2847J), Cle Elum, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70FPG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPG28), May 15, 1970: Kaman H-43A (N2843J), Mountain View, AR, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70D0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0125), Sep 5, 1969: Kaman Acft K-600 (N2855J), Wolf Creek, OR, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69D0241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0241), Apr 16, 1969: Kaman H-43A (N2849J), Castle Rock, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB DIA68D0190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0190), Apr 4, 1968: Kaman H43-A (N2843J), Stumpy Point, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0070), May 17, 1967: Kaman H43-A (N2856J), Lander, WY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19730716024289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730716024289A), Jul 16, 1973: Kaman H43A (N2855J), Sultan, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. 4 Wheels. Emerg water drop. Un to open gates or jettison load,plt distracted. Fireman hit by hor stab

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2006FA0000424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000424), Oct 14, 2005: ROTOR SHAFT. CRACKED. DURING MAGNETIC PARTICAL INSPECTION, THE SHAFT WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE UPPER END WHERE THE ROTOR HUB ATTACHES TO THE SHAFT. THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH L

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