Kaman HH-43F

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 4800708

Manufacturer (registry)
KAMAN
Model
HH-43F
Registry code
4800708
Registered
0 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
90 mph
Certification
Not type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH1NW
Holder
Horizon Helicopters

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 · 5

1959Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 5 aircraft
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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 · 0

No aircraft currently registered with this model

NTSB investigations · 8

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

NTSB SEA06LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43F · Metaline Falls, WAThe failure of the left-hand cross-shaft input internal spline while the helicopter was in a hover, which resulted in the loss of gear box timing, in-flight blade contact and separation, and the subsequent loss of control and impact with a log deck.Aug 18, 2006 · N559D · DestroyedNTSB LAX99FA317Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43F · Phoenix, AZFailure of the horizontal stabilizer left outboard forward attach point because of a previously existing crack that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection by the operator. A factor was the use of automotive parts.Sep 25, 1999 · N100PL · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH43 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout to avoid a collision with a tree during an aerial application swath run.Jan 10, 1995 · N321WN · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43F · Anatone, WAFatigue failure of the rotor transmission drive system, resulting from the improper certification/approval of the aircraft modification by the federal aviation administration.May 12, 1993 · N846D · DestroyedNTSB ATL93LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH43F · Columbia, SCThe deterioration of the engine fuel shutoff solenoid valve which failed in the closed position.Dec 11, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43F · Manteo, NCThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls, in that he inadvertently activated the tail rotor pedals. Factors in the accident were the cross wind, and the slope of the landing area.Apr 9, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA377Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH43 B/F · Coleville, CAThe failure of the pilot to adequately calculate the helicopter performance. Contributing to the accident was a delay in jettisoning the external load; the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities; and exceeding of the helicopter's hover ability during high…Aug 31, 1991 · N53RH · DestroyedNTSB MIA83FA183Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportKaman H-43B · Near Clermont, FLThe helicopter crashed in an uncontrolled descent from a hover. A witness stated that the helicopter was slowing descending to position a 150 ft line for the ground crew when he observed something separate and the helicopter came down in a vertical descent.…Jul 14, 1983 · N57996 · Destroyed
Query with SQL
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 ('4800708')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

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

Accident 20060818017679AKaman HH43F · Sullivan Lake, WA(-23) On 08-18-2006, while engaged in logging operations this helicopter and pilot crashed from an altitude of approximately 150 feet onto the log decking area. Witnesses reported a loud noise, the top of the helicopter departing the main fuselage, and the…Aug 18, 2006 · N559D · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19990925027729AKaman HH43F · Phoenix, AZ(.19) On September 25, 1999, about 0650 hours mountain time, a Kaman HH-43F helicopter, N100PL, was destroyed when it collided with terrain at Phoenix, Arizona. The airline transport pilot and crewman were both fatally injured. Moseley aviation, inc.,…Sep 25, 1999 · N100PL · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19960907033529IKaman HH43F · Goodyear, AZNarrative: on September 7, 1996, N321WN struck some power lines during agricultural application operations. The pilot stated that "as he was executing a hovering turn, he was a little high when the rotor blade tips struck the lines." The aircraft landed in a…Sep 7, 1996 · N321WN · Minor damageAccident 19950109001209AKaman HH43F · Glendale, AZRotors struck dead tree branches on last low pass to spray field edges. Damaged rotor blade. Vibration damage.Jan 9, 1995 · N321WN · Substantial damageAccident 19930512013379AKaman HH43F · Anatone, WAMain rotor drive shaft failed during external load lift. Rotor assembly separated. Load was 800 lbs over load limitMay 12, 1993 · N846D · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19921211050309AKaman HH43F · Columbia, SCEngine spooled down while hooking sling load of logs. Autorotated into trees. Fuel shut off solenoid failed.Dec 11, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damageAccident 19920409043079AKaman HH43FCHOPPER · Manteo, NCAttempted hover landing in crosswind. On fifth attempt main rotor blade hit empennage and severed it.Apr 9, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damageAccident 19910831037579AKaman HH43FCHOPER · Coleville, CAExternal load put helicopter 799LBS over gross. Lost control on liftoff. Rotors hit hillside. Altitude a factor.Aug 31, 1991 · N53RH · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19830714031459AKaman HH43FCHOPPER · Clermont, FLReport indicates main rotor transmission section separated while in hover flight. Cause of separation not defined.Jul 14, 1983 · N57996 · Destroyed
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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 ('4800708')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 3

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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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4800708')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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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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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'HH43F' AND m.code NOT IN ('4800708')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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