HAYNES AVIATION LLC
Also recorded as: HAYNES AVIATION LLC
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by HAYNES AVIATION LLC (per NTSB report)
The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 2020–2024. Most-reported systems: Air conditioning & press. (21) — 3; Engine (72) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: SMOKE/FUMES/ODORS/SPARKS — 3; FLUID LOSS; SMOKE/FUMES/ODORS/SPARKS; WARNING INDICATION — 1.
4 reports on file.
Part: BELT — FAILED (A/C COMPRESSOR) · airframe 6,804 hrs
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT FAILED AND CREATED SMOKE FROM FRICTION WITH COMPRESSOR PULLEY. FUMES AND SMOKE IS DRAWN INTO CABIN AREA.
Part: TUBE — COKED (OIL RETURN) · airframe 6,715 hrs · 22,480 cycles
BLOCKED OIL RETURN LINE DUE TO OIL COKING. LOW OIL PRESSURE CAUTION ILLUMINATED AND PILOT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING SAFELY. THIS CONDITION CAUSES OIL TO FLOW INTO THE EXHAUST AREA AND BURNS THE OIL CAUSING SMOKE. THIS SMOKE WAS SMELLED IN CABIN BY PILOT UPON LANDING.
Part: COMPRESSOR — SMOKE (A/C PACK) · airframe 5,925 hrs · 22,825 cycles
IN CRUISE NOTICED SMOKE IN CABIN WITH PLASTIC SMELL. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR TO BE SOURCE.
Part: UNKNOWN — VAPOR (COCKPIT) · airframe 5,395 hrs · 21,117 cycles
DURING TRANSITION TO CRUISE, PILOT NOTICED AN ODORLESS VAPOR/MIST EMANATING FROM THE HEAT/DEMIST SYSTEM. RETURNED TO BASE TO HAVE MAINTENANCE CHECK IT OUT. NO DEFECTS NOTED IN SYSTEM AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE CONDITION AFTER GROUND RUN AND MAINTENANCE FLIGHT. SUSPECT WATER IN BLEED AIR SYSTEM AFTER ENGINE WASH.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N545HF | EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3 | 2006 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N608HF | — | — | Matched by certificate designator | |
| N624SD | — | — | Matched by certificate designator | |
| N808GT | EUROCOPTER AS 350 B2 | 1997 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |