# Kaman HH-43B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 4800704
- Manufacturer (registry): KAMAN
- Model: HH-43B
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 12
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/kaman-hh-43b

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N43FK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43FK): [Kaman Aerospace Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAMAN%20AEROSPACE%20CORP), [Bloomfield, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Bloomfield), built 1962, S/N 60-0289

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 SEA01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA121), Jun 26, 2001: Kaman HH-43B (N556D), Mullan, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The development of multiple fatigue cracks which ultimately resulted in the fracture of the 1st stage gas producer turbine rotor sealing disc. Factors contributing to the accident were…

## 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 20010626017969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010626017969A), Jun 26, 2001: Kaman HH43B (N556D), Mullanpass, ID, No damage. (-23) Helicopter was at hover with "long-line" attempting to lift logs. A loud "bang" was hear/felt, the helicopter lost power and began a descent. Pilot…

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