Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A
11 Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1960–1978. Most are registered in MN, CA and ID.
- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1960–1978
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 11
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 9
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 27, 2018Substantial damage · minor injuries · Le Sueur, MNN9005T
- Jun 14, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Elk Mound, WIN9045T
- Jul 25, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Osage, MNN161SH
- Sep 6, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Arlington, MNN9005T
- Sep 16, 1999Destroyed · fatal injuries · Heflin, AL
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1960 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 5 | |
| 1976 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 11 NTSB events since 1982 involve Continental Copters INC TOMCAT MK5A airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- H5SW
- Type certificate holder
- SCOTT'S-BELL 47 INC
TOMCAT MK5A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N161SH | 1976 | Jordan, MN | Mar 15, 2004 |
| N226NT | — | Emmett, ID | Mar 18, 2025 |
| N4924C | 1960 | Emmett, ID | Oct 31, 2006 |
| N9005T | 1974 | Le Sueur, MN | Aug 3, 2011 |
| N9043T | 1975 | Lemoore, CA | Mar 14, 2012 |
| N9044T | 1975 | Rochelle, IL | Mar 16, 2012 |
| N9045T | 1975 | Le Sueur, MN | May 26, 2011 |
| N9061T | 1975 | Brady, TX | Mar 14, 2016 |
| N9062T | 1975 | Benton, PA | May 9, 2019 |
| N9088T | 1978 | Bakersfield, CA | Jul 16, 2019 |
| N9096T | 1978 | Ashford, AL | Jun 20, 2000 |