# Mcculloch J-2 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5500604 - Manufacturer (registry): MCCULLOCH AIRCRAFT CORP. - Model: J-2 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 78 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcculloch-j-2 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 (6) - [N4315G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4315G): [White Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20MICHAEL), [Tenaha, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tenaha), built 1971, S/N 025 - [N4322G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4322G): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1971, S/N 032 - [N4332G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4332G): [Edmundson George](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDMUNDSON%20GEORGE), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1971, S/N 042 - [N4355G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4355G): [Mckee Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKEE%20THOMAS%20E), [Terra Alta, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Terra%20Alta), built 1971, S/N 065 - [N4378G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4378G): [Burton Charles O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURTON%20CHARLES%20O), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), S/N 088 - [N4379G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4379G): [Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERGREEN%20AVIATION%20%26%20SPACE%20MUSEUM), [Mcminnville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnville), built 1972, S/N 089 ## NTSB investigations (30) 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 ATL07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA006), Oct 12, 2006: McCullough J-2 (N4362G), Indian Trail, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions and his improper landing flare during an emergency landing after takeoff resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA024), Oct 27, 2004: McCulloch J2 (N62SJ), Camden, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the engine exhaust stack for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA246), Jun 11, 1994: McCulloch J-2 (N22GR), Willits, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA012), Nov 10, 1989: McCulloch J-2 (N4379G), Scappoose, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND FAILURE OF THE STUDENT TO RELINGUISH CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE. - [NTSB CHI89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA114), Jun 17, 1989: Mcculloch J-2 (N4354G), Oxford, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OPERATOR TO REPLACE THE MAIN ROTOR THRUST BEARING. THE EXPIRED SERVICE LIFE OF THE MAIN ROTOR THRUST BEARING IS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. - [NTSB CHI86LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA232), Sep 26, 1986: Mcculloch J-2 (N90563), Rush City, MN, destroyed - [NTSB FTW86LQG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG17), Jul 28, 1986: Mcculloch J-2 (N4319G), Stanton, TX, destroyed - [NTSB NYC85LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA154), Jun 23, 1985: McCulloch J-2 (N4328G), Cortland, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA205), Apr 21, 1985: McCulloch J-2 (N4374G), Union City, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FER38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER38), May 21, 1981: Mcculloch J-2 (N18804), Owatonna, MN, destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FID01), Oct 3, 1980: Mccullock J2 (N4372G), Chesapeake, VA, destroyed - [NTSB NYC78FHJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHJ21), Aug 27, 1978: Mccolloch T-1 (N4301G), South Haven, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEC39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC39), Jun 26, 1977: Mcculloch J-2 (N4328G), Flint, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FFJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FFJ15), Jan 25, 1976: Mcculloch J-2 (N4331G), Scottsville, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75FPG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG24), Oct 12, 1974: Mccullough J-2 (N4352G), Brinkley, AR, destroyed - [NTSB NYC74FNA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA30), Jan 3, 1974: Mcculloch J-2 (N4343G), Taunton, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DYC15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYC15), Sep 9, 1973: Mcculloch J-2 (N4327G), Redmond, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73DKG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG60), Feb 12, 1973: Mcculloch J-2 (N4345G), Statesboro, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72FHM49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHM49), May 14, 1972: Mccullough J-2 (N4323G), Hillburn, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ01), Apr 26, 1972: Mcculloch J-2 (N4302G), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72DKH27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKH27), Apr 10, 1972: Mccullough J-2 (N4336G), Cumming, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK72DVA52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVA52), Feb 18, 1972: Mccullough J-2 (N4341G), Porterville, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72FEI30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEI30), Feb 8, 1972: Mcculloch J-2 (N4312G), Canton, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72DNA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DNA32), Feb 5, 1972: Mccullough J-2 (N4314G), Newport, RI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUQ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUQ57), Jan 5, 1972: Mccullough J-2 (N4306G), Van Nuys, CA, destroyed - [NTSB CHI72FEC16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC16), Oct 4, 1971: Mcculloch J-2 (N4317G), Linden, MI, destroyed - [NTSB CHI72FEM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEM33), Sep 20, 1971: Mccullough J-2 (N4313G), Greenville, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71FUD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUD15), May 5, 1971: Mccullough J-2 (N4303G), Compton, CA, destroyed - [NTSB LAX71FUQ61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUQ61), Feb 26, 1971: Mcculloch J2 (N4304G), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71FUA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA48), Feb 22, 1971: Mcculloch J2 (N4301G), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (19) 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 20061012021439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061012021439A), Oct 12, 2006: Aerors J2 (N4362G), Indian Trail, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) On 10/12/2006, a mcculloch aircraft corp J2 aircraft, registration number N4362G, piloted by [privacy data omitted] departed runway 22 at the goose creek… - [Accident 20041027028259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041027028259A), Oct 27, 2004: Aerors J2 (N62SJ), Camden, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) 10/27/04 At 1125AM, aircraft N62SJ, mccullock Aerors J-2 gyro-plane conducted an emergency landing onto a highway. One of the exhaust broke loose and… - [Accident 19940611014989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940611014989A), Jun 11, 1994: Aerors J2 (N22GR), Willits, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed on climbout. Pilot stated unable to get rotor speed up prior crash indicates improper gyro procedures. - [Accident 19891110044829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891110044829A), Nov 10, 1989: Aerors J2MCCULH (N4379G), Scappoose, OR, Substantial damage. Too slow and high sink rate on simulated forced landing. CFI tried to increase power but student froze on throttle. - [Accident 19890617015899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890617015899A), Jun 17, 1989: Aerors J2MCCULH (N4354G), Oxford, OH, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Rotors seen to slow and come upward. One blade separated. Gyrocopter fell in lake. Main rotor thrust bearing failed - [Accident 19860926048869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860926048869A), Sep 26, 1986: Aerors J2MCCULH (N90563), Rush City, MN, Destroyed. The gyrocopter impacted the ground and burned during an attempted downwind takeoff. Pilot was not properly rated. - [Accident 19860729036339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860729036339A), Jul 29, 1986: Aerors J2MCCULH (N4319G), Stanton, TX, Destroyed. The gyroplane struck an electric single wire fence and impacted the ground during takeoff from a farm field. - [Incident 19850922059919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850922059919I), Sep 22, 1985: Aerors J2MCCULH (N4382G), Half Moon Bay, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft rolled over when excessive throttle was applied with rotor engaged while trying to correct tach problem. - [Accident 19850623027069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850623027069A), Jun 23, 1985: Aerors J2MCCULH (N4328G), Homer, NY, Substantial damage. Lost control and rolled over after rotor blades contacted tail rudders. Rotator pulley belts were slipping. - [Accident 19850421036929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850421036929A), Apr 21, 1985: Aerors J2MCCULH (N4374G), Union City, TN, Substantial damage. Student jerked aircraft off the ground causing rotor blades to strike vertical stabilizer. - [Accident 19810521027859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810521027859A), May 21, 1981: Airasc J2AIRASC (N18804), Owatonna, MN, Substantial damage. Engine lost power and pilot attempted landing in plowed field. Gyrocopter flipped inverted. - [Accident 19801003069279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801003069279A), Oct 3, 1980: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4372G), Chesapeake, VA, Destroyed. Stalled gyroplane on steep turn while landing. Pilot unskilled in type. Incomplete repairs possible factor. - [Accident 19780827025879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780827025879A), Aug 27, 1978: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4301G), South Haven, NY, Destroyed - [Accident 19770626019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770626019879A), Jun 26, 1977: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4328G), Flint, MI, Substantial damage. Main rotor blades struck both rudders. - [Accident 19760125000319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760125000319A), Jan 25, 1976: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4331G), Scottsville, NY, Substantial damage - [Accident 19741012036869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741012036869A), Oct 12, 1974: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4352G), Brinkley, AR, Destroyed. PIC not rotorcraft rated. Pre-rotator belt failed - [Accident 19740103000779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740103000779A), Jan 3, 1974: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4343G), Taunton, MA, Destroyed. During power off autorotative ldg plt made imppoper level off touch down. - [Accident 19730909029699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730909029699A), Sep 9, 1973: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4327G), Redmond, OR, Substantial damage - [Accident 19730212003709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730212003709A), Feb 12, 1973: Mcculh J2MCCULH (N4345G), Statesboro, GA, Substantial damage. Main rotor struck tail boom on touchdown. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR COEA2022080804803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2022080804803), Aug 5, 2022: NONE. FAILED. FLIGHT 8584 DISCREPANCY: UPON LANDING IN RAP, THE FO SIDE LEFT BRAKE FAILED WITH PRESSURE APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL. USED CAPTAIN'S BRAKE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT. COR - [SDR COEA2022032404801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2022032404801), Feb 18, 2022: SKIN. NONE. WO 232458 NR 600006 HEAVY CHECK COE/MAJOR REPAIR: UPPER WING ACCESS DOOR CUTOUT LANDING FOR PANEL 622CT HAS FRETTING. LEVEL 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED PER SR - [SDR 2005FA0000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000239), Oct 27, 2004: EXHAUST PIPE. BROKEN. (ACCIDENT NR DFW05CA024) ON TAKEOFF CLIMB, EXHAUST PIPE BROKE AND WENT THROUGH 4 BLADED PROPELLER, SHEARING OFF ONE PROPELLER BLADE. EXHAUST PIPE STRUCK RT TAIL ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-2): 48 registered aircraft, registry code 7100402 - [Taylor J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-j-2): 21 registered aircraft, registry code 7100412 - [Jordan Christopher Long J2](https://openairdocs.org/model/jordan-christopher-long-j2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643M8 - [Dart Robert G. J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/dart-robert-g-j-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9570328 - [Jovair J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/jovair-j-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05602UH - [Jezisek Jonathan J J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/jezisek-jonathan-j-j-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603EY - [Barth-Cassutt J2](https://openairdocs.org/model/barth-cassutt-j2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 19704BH - [Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor J-2 (KINGBIRD)](https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-aeroplane-motor-j-2-kingbird): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2620306 - [Mcculloch/Smith J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcculloch-smith-j-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5500605 - [Taylor/Michmerhuizen Phil J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-michmerhuizen-phil-j-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7100413 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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