- Manufacturer (registry)
- SAFRAN
- Model
- ARRIEL 2D
- Registry code
- 59997
- Installed in
- 314 registered aircraft
- Type
- Turbo-shaft
- Power
- 952 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE00054EN
- Holder
- Safran Helicopter Engines S.A.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 2013 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Superseded and historical ADs · 3
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('59997'))
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('59997'))
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Registered aircraft · 314
N1007GDepartment Of Homeland Security · Washington, DCN106GRTvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee · North Salt Lake, UTN109GRAir Evac Ems Inc · O Fallon, MO
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('59997')
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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE engine_model_code IN ('59997')
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NTSB investigations · 9
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 9 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
NTSB WPR26FA008Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Sacramento, CAOn October 6, 2025, about 1905 Pacific daylight time, an Airbus Helicopters EC-130 T2, N414RX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Sacramento, California. The pilot and flight paramedic sustained serious injuries; the flight nurse…NTSB WPR25LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Moab, UTThe inflight collision with debris during takeoff.NTSB ERA24LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350 · Sanford, FLThe helicopter pilot’s improper maneuvering at low altitude in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter entering a vortex ring state, and hard landing during a subsequent autorotation.NTSB ERA24LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while maneuvering at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Yuba City, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB WPR22LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Chino, CAThe subsequent delamination of the main rotor blades as a result of an unidentified main rotor blade impact with vegetation during a previous flight by another pilot.NTSB WPR22LA182Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS 350B3 · Christmas Valley, ORThe pilot’s inability to maintain control in high wind conditions while repositioning during a landing attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN18FA391Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed after setting the engine fuel control to idle, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with water.NTSB CEN18LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus EC 130 T2 · Mullen, NEThe pilot’s inadequate and incorrect antitorque pedal application during a tight, decelerating turn downwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control.
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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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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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.engine_model_code IN ('59997')
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FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20251006017219AAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Sacramento, CAAircraft operated under part 135 helicopter air ambulance dropped passenger off at uc davis medical center then departed northbound enroute to mclelland airport to refuel. Shortly after departure, engine data shows throttle control input change from "flight"…Accident 20250213002069AAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Moab, UTOn February 13, 2025 at ~1050 MST, the PIC of [privacy data omitted] loaded onto the aircraft outside of a recently built hanger the PIC owned. Shortly after lifting off, a window fell from the hanger into the rotating blades resulting in a loss of lift. The…Accident 20240501004009AAirbus AS350B3 · Plant City, FLOn may 1, 2024, at approximately 16:00 EST,[privacy data omitted], an Airbus AS350B3, s/n 8646, [privacy data omitted]experienced a loss of tail rotor control and a hard landing at Plant City, Florida. Visual flight rules prevailed at the time of the…Accident 20221212021099AAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Yuba City, CAPilot made an off-airport emergency landing into an open field due to a bird strike that ingressed through the lower portion of the left side windscreen while enroute to redding, CA. The bird strike made a hole in the windscreed near the pilot's legs. The…Accident 20220803008819AAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Chino, CADuring a routine flight that departed san bernardino airport and was enroute to Chino hills the pilot began to feel a vibration that became progressively more severe until it became difficult to fly the aircraft. The pilot decided to make a precautionary…Accident 20220518004889AAirbus Helicopters AS 350B3 · Christmas Valle, ORN851AL [privacy data omitted] team accepted a patient transport request at 1637HRS (pacific) on may 18, 2022, departing from st. charles medical center in bend, OR. Departure was at 1653PST to enroutse to Christmas Valley Airport (62S), arriving at…Incident 20211012017039IAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · San Diego, CAOn 10-12-2021 at approximately 1925 Hours(local). N881SD was on a patrol flight approximately 2.5NM north of a 5.5NM final into ksan (San Diego, California). N881SD was approximately 1500' MSL (1,000' above ground) at approximately 85 KTS and in a westerly…Accident 20180928014109AAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Gustavus, AKOn September 28, 2018, about 1055 Alaska daylight time, an Airbus helicopters AS350-B3E, impacted shallow water on a beach in glacier bay national park about 60 miles northwest of Gustavus, Alaska. The co-pilot was fatally injured, one passenger sustained…Accident 20180803009829AAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Mullen, NEOn August 3, 2018 at approximately 1515 local time N130TG, an Airbus EC-130-T2 helicopter, departed controlled flight at approximately 200-300 feet AGL while circling a proposed landing area at an off airport location. The helicopter was witnessed on arrival,…Incident 20180331018631IEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Santa Ana, CAN509JE, a Cessna 208 on taxi out of the ramp area struck a parked sheriff helo rotor with left wingtip.
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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
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Service difficulty reports · 138
SDR QMLA 202608272006Main Rotor · fodJUST PRIOR TO LANDING, A SMALL PLASTIC BAG FLOATED UP AND INTO THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM. IT BLEW OUT ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FACT. A NORMAL LANDING AND SHUTDOWN WERE PERFORMED.SDR QMLA2026071820047Bearing · faultedPILOTS REPORT "AFTER ILLUMINATION OF THE HYD2 AND SERVO LIGHTS, NURSE AND MEDIC SAW WHITISH GRAY SMOKE FROM VICINITY IN FRONT OF THE CABIN TDFM RADIO CONTROL HEAD, NEAR THE O2 SHUT-OFF LEVER. I SMELLED A BURNT RUBBER SMELL BUT NEVER SAW ANY SMOKE WHEN I LOOKESDR PG9A2026070600568Hydraulic System · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS DOING LEFT 180 AT QUARTERMASTER CANYON FOR BURNT SPRINGS PILOT STARTED TO NOTICE A STRANGE ODOR IN THE AIRCRAFT. ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER, A TON OF WHITE SMOKE STARTED TO POUR INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE A/C VENTS. PILOT IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE A/
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'ARRIEL2D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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