NTSB investigations: Kaman Aerospace K-1200, OR

5 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Kaman Aerospace K-1200. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19982026
NTSB investigations: Kaman Aerospace K-1200, OR per year, 1998–2026: 5 cases
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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('13027LS'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB 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 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 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 damage