# Turbomeca ARRIEL-2B1

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 60056
- Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA
- Model: ARRIEL 2B1
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Power: 747 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E00054EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00054EN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Safran Helicopter Engines S.A.
- Installed in: 271 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-2b1

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2021-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-03): Fuel Control/Turbine Engines · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 4 more. Effective Aug 13, 2021
- [AD 2018-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-12-01): Engine Fuel and Control · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Sep 12, 2018
- [AD 2016-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-13): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 6 more. Effective Feb 3, 2017
- [AD 2015-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-13-04): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 16 more. Effective Sep 1, 2015
- [AD 2014-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-05): HMU drive gear shaft · Turbomeca Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 4 more. Effective Aug 4, 2014
- [AD 2014-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-07-06): Hydromechanical metering unit · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective May 15, 2014
- [AD 2012-18-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-18): Gas generator (GG) turbine blade · Turbomeca Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C2 and 1 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2012-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-08-18): PT Blade Rupture · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective May 30, 2012
- [AD 2009-09-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-09-03-R1): Uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Nov 1, 2010
- [AD 2009-08-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-08-R1): PT Blades · Turbomeca Arriel 1B, Arriel 1D, Arriel 1D1 and 2 more. Effective May 7, 2010
- [AD 2009-01-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-01-11): Hydro Mechanical Unit (HMU) low fuel pressure switch · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Feb 27, 2009
- [AD 2007-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-06): Cases of flameout · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective May 29, 2007
- [AD 2005-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-13): Tree turbine shield · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Dec 28, 2005
- [AD 2003-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-12): Bleed Valve · Turbomeca Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C1 and 12 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2016-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-12) (historical): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 6 more. Effective Apr 14, 2016
- [AD 2014-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-19-05) (historical): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 16 more. Effective Nov 5, 2014
- [AD 2012-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-11) (historical): High-pressure/low-pressure (HP/LP) pump hydro-mechanical metering units  
 (HMUs) · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Mar 20, 2012
- [AD 2011-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-13-05) (historical): Gas Generator (GG) Turbine Blade · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Aug 12, 2011
- [AD 2007-19-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-09-R1) (historical): Pressure relief valve · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective Jul 7, 2010
- [AD 2010-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-03-06) (historical): Fuel pump · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Mar 11, 2010
- [AD 2009-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-09-03) (historical): Turbine blade · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Jun 1, 2009
- [AD 2007-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-09) (historical): Constant delta pressure valve · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective Oct 3, 2007
- [AD 2007-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-07) (historical): HP/LP pump assembly drive shaft · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective May 29, 2007
- [AD 2007-03-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-03-14) (historical): Hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU) · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective Feb 20, 2007
- [AD 2006-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-21-10) (historical): Splines of high-pressure (HP) pump drive gear shaft · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Nov 24, 2006

## Registered aircraft (271, first 50)

- [N104LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104LN): [Pathfinder Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATHFINDER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 2006, S/N 4094
- [N109LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3995
- [N118LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2007, S/N 4214
- [N118MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118MB): [Mountain Air Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20AIR%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2002, S/N 3535
- [N11QA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QA): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwoodvillage, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwoodvillage), built 2004, S/N 3887
- [N11QC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QC): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2001, S/N 3358
- [N11QE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QE): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2001, S/N 3381
- [N11QF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QF): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2002, S/N 3482
- [N11QH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QH): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2002, S/N 3561
- [N11QJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QJ): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2008, S/N 4528
- [N11QK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QK): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2002, S/N 3639
- [N11QL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QL): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2003, S/N 3738
- [N11QM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QM): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2003, S/N 3751
- [N11QN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QN): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2003, S/N 3758
- [N11QP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QP): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2009, S/N 4715
- [N11QR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QR): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3992
- [N11QU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QU): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2009, S/N 4758
- [N11QW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QW): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2010, S/N 4929
- [N11QX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QX): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2011, S/N 7198
- [N11QY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QY): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2011, S/N 7229
- [N11QZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QZ): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2008, S/N 4663
- [N126PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126PJ): [Helibro LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIBRO%20LLC), [Red Bluff, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Red%20Bluff), built 2010, S/N 7039
- [N130BU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130BU): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7132
- [N130CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CL): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2012, S/N 7499
- [N130CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CR): [Romana Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROMANA%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [High Point, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/High%20Point), built 2007, S/N 4271
- [N130CZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CZ): [Orbic Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORBIC%20AIR%20LLC), [Burbank, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Burbank), built 2006, S/N 4060
- [N130EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130EE): [Buckeye Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKEYE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Shreveport, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Shreveport), built 2011, S/N 7190
- [N130GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130GC): [Monarch Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONARCH%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2002, S/N 3562
- [N130GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130GM): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 2009, S/N 4837
- [N130HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130HB): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7167
- [N130JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130JV): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2012, S/N 7490
- [N130KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130KH): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7142
- [N130KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130KJ): [Jackson Family Wines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20FAMILY%20WINES%20INC), [Santa Rosa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa), built 2004, S/N 3873
- [N130KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130KR): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2012, S/N 7317
- [N130LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130LH): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2005, S/N 4017
- [N130LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130LL): [Effort Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EFFORT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2012, S/N 7375
- [N130MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130MD): [Ec 130 II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EC%20130%20II%20LLC), [Sterling, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Sterling), built 2012, S/N 7549
- [N130MU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130MU): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7103
- [N130NB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130NB): [Buckeye Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKEYE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Shreveport, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Shreveport), built 2011, S/N 7221
- [N130NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130NW): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7182
- [N130WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130WS): [World Trade Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLD%20TRADE%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Lucas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lucas), built 2003, S/N 3735
- [N131GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131GC): [Rainier Heli International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINIER%20HELI%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2003, S/N 3691
- [N132BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132BH): [Brainerd Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAINERD%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Leesburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Leesburg), built 2007, S/N 4374
- [N132GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132GC): [American Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2003, S/N 3756
- [N132LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3970
- [N132WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132WS): [Sunshine Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNSHINE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Puunene, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Puunene), built 2002, S/N 3527
- [N133HN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133HN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2011, S/N 7293
- [N133LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3983
- [N134LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3985
- [N135PH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135PH): [American Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2003, S/N 3695

All 271: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-2b1/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (60, newest 50)

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 ERA26LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA026), Oct 23, 2025: Eurocopter AS350 (N545HF), Wetumpka, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB WPR25LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA249), Aug 9, 2025: American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N279AM), Las Cruces, NM, minor damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR25LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA189), Jun 25, 2025: American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N3951A), San Luis, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to properly recover the helicopter during an autorotative landing and the instructor pilot’s failure to intervene, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR25FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA062), Dec 16, 2024: American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N617GC), Potrero, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during cruise flight due to incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN24MA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24MA111), Feb 10, 2024: Airbus Helicopters EC 130 (N130CZ), Halloran Springs, CA, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR23LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA200), May 24, 2023: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N791AM), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a hover taxi due to distraction resulting from the unanticipated activation of strobing lights while using night vision googles.
- [NTSB WPR23LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA061), Dec 8, 2022: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130WS), Waimea, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of helicopter control on approach to land due to entering a vortex ring state condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA154), Apr 17, 2022: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N808LF), Deer Valley, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fuelers improper action during the refueling process.
- [NTSB WPR22LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA018), Oct 16, 2021: Airbus A350 (N544AM), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground equipment during landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA390), Sep 29, 2021: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N370NC), Kinston, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The buckling of the tail boom as a result of a hard landing event of undetermined time and location.
- [NTSB WPR21FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA143), Mar 28, 2021: Airbus Helicopters AS350-B3 (N351SH), Palmer, AK, substantial damage, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to adequately respond to an encounter with whiteout conditions, which resulted in the helicopter’s collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the (1) operator’s…
- [NTSB CEN21LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA153), Feb 25, 2021: Eurocopter EC130 (N259AM), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to approach the airport and enter a low altitude hover with a gusting quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a turn at a low…
- [NTSB WPR21LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA027), Oct 27, 2020: American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N530H), Silver City, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude above terrain while operating in reduced visibility due to snow showers.
- [NTSB ERA20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA273), Aug 3, 2020: Eurocopter EC130 (N55GJ), Knoxville, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's entry into vortex ring state and his inability to arrest the helicopter's descent while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB ANC20LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA028), Mar 5, 2020: Eurocopter EC130 (N11QK), Kalapana, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control due to the fatigue fracture of a tail rotor fenestron blade due to the geometry of the water drain hole positioning on the rib.
- [NTSB GAA19CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA238), Apr 30, 2019: Aerospatiale AS350 (N350DL), Sula, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment, which resulted in a tail rotor blade impact.
- [NTSB CEN19FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA109), Mar 27, 2019: Aerospatiale AS350 (N818MC), Montgomery, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel's failure to properly re-install and secure a fuel line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18TA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA239), Aug 19, 2018: Eurocopter EC130 (N11QP), Hilo, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the left sliding door in flight after it opened for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in damage to the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB WPR18MA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18MA087), Feb 11, 2018: Eurocopter EC130 (N155GC), Peach Springs, AZ, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain during an approach to land in gusting, tailwind conditions in an area of potential…
- [NTSB GAA18CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA070), Dec 6, 2017: Eurocopter AS 350 (N790AM), Santa Rosa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC17CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17CA041), Aug 3, 2017: Airbus AS350 (N351SH), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a steel frame attached to a tracked drilling unit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to visually identify the steel frame during the…
- [NTSB WPR17LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA133), Jun 27, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N151GC), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the failure of the manufacturer to reinstall the oil filter after it was removed for inspection, which led to coke pollution that obstructed the oil jet and resulted in…
- [NTSB GAA17CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA344), May 25, 2017: Eurocopter EC130 (N153GC), Peach Springs, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The ground crewman’s failure to hold onto the passenger door while the main rotor was still rotating, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter and damaging the main rotor.
- [NTSB GAA17CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA167), Feb 26, 2017: Eurocopter EC130 (N864MH), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's abrupt cyclic/pitch attitude control movement, which resulted in a Fenestron ground strike.
- [NTSB ERA16LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA098), Jan 29, 2016: Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 (N133HN), Shoals, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper locking of the rear passenger door by the specialty nurse, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter in flight.
- [NTSB WPR16FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA040), Dec 16, 2015: Airbus Helicopters AS350 (N74317), Superior, AZ, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of helicopter control in mountainous terrain as the result of operating the helicopter outside the performance envelope of its hydraulic system and encountering the servo…
- [NTSB WPR16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA019), Oct 24, 2015: American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N911WL), Folsom, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB CEN15CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA312), Jul 3, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N974BR), Somerset, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude when he was aware that there were wires in the area which resulted in the helicopter contacting a wire.
- [NTSB CEN15FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA164), Mar 7, 2015: Airbus Helicopters (Eurocopte EC-130-B4 (N356AM), St Louis, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land during unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to settling with power. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an adequate approach…
- [NTSB CEN15TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15TA017), Oct 17, 2014: Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (N852BP), Lordsburg, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the aft right skid contacted a rock.
- [NTSB WPR14TA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA370), Sep 5, 2014: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N217HP), Lincoln, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the engine to provide sufficient power when commanded by the pilot during the power recovery phase of a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined because…
- [NTSB WPR14LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA313), Jul 25, 2014: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N154GC), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane flight crew’s failure to exercise the necessary vigilance and precautions and yield the right of way to the landing helicopter, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the…
- [NTSB CEN14IA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14IA329), Jun 26, 2014: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N808LF), Temple, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to reposition the yaw servo hydraulic switch to the “on” position during the pretakeoff hydraulic system check, which resulted in a complete lack of hydraulic boost to the tail…
- [NTSB ANC14LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA041), Jun 11, 2014: Airbus/Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N356EV), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper engine start procedure, which resulted in an overspeed of the engine and main rotor drive system.
- [NTSB CEN14GA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14GA109), Jan 10, 2014: American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N3948A), Encino, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s limited experience in the…
- [NTSB WPR13LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA266), Jun 8, 2013: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130PH), Grand Canyon, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of throttle control movement during a practice autorotation that was planned to terminate with a power recovery for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did…
- [NTSB ANC13GA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13GA036), Mar 31, 2013: Eurocopter AS350 (N911AA), Talkeetna, AK, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB CEN13FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA121), Jan 2, 2013: Eurocopter EC130 B4 (N334AM), Seminole, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to ice ingestion. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s delayed decision to install the helicopter's engine inlet cover until after the engine had been…
- [NTSB WPR12TA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12TA364), Aug 18, 2012: American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N3939A), Sunburst, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of the engine-to-main gearbox flex coupling, which resulted in the failure of the flex coupling and a loss of power to the rotor system during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA118), Feb 25, 2012: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N118MB), Poway, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12MA034), Nov 10, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QV), Pukoo, HI, substantial damage, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in the impact of the horizontal stabilizer and lower forward portion…
- [NTSB CEN12LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA053), Nov 3, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130AL), Noblesville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The hard landing the pilot performed with a quartering tailwind, leading to the helicopter's rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on a weather service that did not provide…
- [NTSB WPR11LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA352), Jul 27, 2011: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N808LF), Troutdale, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the tail rotor drive shaft cover as a result of maintenance personnel not ensuring that it was secured after a maintenance inspection; also causal was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB WPR10LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA481), Oct 1, 2010: Eurocopter EC130 (N822MH), Meadview, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's distraction with another departing helicopter while maneuvering in a hover for departure, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and an umbrella.
- [NTSB WPR10FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA371), Jul 28, 2010: American Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N509AM), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The repair station technician did not properly install the fuel inlet union during reassembly of the engine; the operator’s maintenance personnel did not adequately inspect the technician's work; and…
- [NTSB WPR10CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA164), Mar 16, 2010: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N4282), Parker, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanics' failure to account for all the tools following a maintenance procedure and the pilot's failure to perform a preflight check before a maintenance test flight.
- [NTSB WPR09TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA001), Oct 2, 2008: Eurocopter AS350B3 (N172AE), Blaine, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the…
- [NTSB DFW08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA010), Oct 11, 2007: Eurocopter EC 130 (N997PT), Bay St Louis, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover as result of his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX07LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA281), Sep 27, 2007: Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 (N808MH), Meadview, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB MIA07FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA116), Jul 7, 2007: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N453AE), New York, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue fracture and in-flight separation of a 20-inch section of the blue composite main rotor blade trailing edge, aft of the spar, due to inadequate manufacture, and the manufacturer’s…

All 60: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-2b1/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (75, newest 50)

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 20251022020759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251022020759A), Oct 22, 2025: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N545HF), Wetumpka, AL, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing hovering autos with company check airmen on board. Pilot checkride was completed and aircraft returned to base. This is a delayed report…
- [Accident 20250809011079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250809011079A), Aug 9, 2025: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N279AM), Las Cruces, NM, Substantial damage. On 08/09/2025 while landing at Las Cruces memorial hospital heli-pad, an air ambulance helicopter drifted while in a pedal turn and contacted a set of handicap…
- [Accident 20241216020989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241216020989A), Dec 16, 2024: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N617GC), Potrero, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Border patrol helicopter crashed in an open field in Potrero California during a routine patrol. The helicopter came to rest on its left side in a field of dry…
- [Incident 20240830011689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240830011689I), Aug 30, 2024: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N508AM), Taos, NM, Minor damage. On 08/30/2024, while landing at base hanger, an air ambulance helicopter made contact with a hanger door while landing. There were 3 occupants aboard the…
- [Accident 20240210020049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240210020049A), Feb 10, 2024: Airbus Helicopters EC-130B4 (N130CZ), Halloran Spring, CA, Destroyed, 6 fatal. On February 9, 2024, about 2208 pacific standard time, an Airbus Helicopters ec 130B4 helicopter,[privacy data omitted], was destroyed when it was involved in…
- [Accident 20230523011049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230523011049A), May 23, 2023: Eurocopter AS350B3 (N791AM), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. On may 23, 2023, [privacy data omitted] helicopter call sign “troy 161” with two crew members onboard experienced a hard landing. The aircraft departed brown…
- [Accident 20221207013479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221207013479A), Dec 7, 2022: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130WS), Waimea, HI, Substantial damage. On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the pilot was conducting an air tour in an EC130 helicopter on the island of Hawaii with 6 passengers on board. While…
- [Accident 20220416002309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220416002309A), Apr 16, 2022: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N808LF), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. N808 landed at the city helo pad and requested a hot refuel. The crew of the helicopter acted in accordance with the company procedures listed in the general…
- [Accident 20211016019809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211016019809A), Oct 16, 2021: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N544AM), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. During landing to an elevated hospital helipad, the helicopter's tail rotor contacted the handle of a large fire extinguisher located on the helipad. The tail…
- [Accident 20210327001299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210327001299A), Mar 27, 2021: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N351SH), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage, 5 fatal. Transcribed from the NTSB preliminary report. On March 27, 2021, about 1835 Alaska daylight time, an Airbus helicopters AS350-B3, N351SH, was destroyed when it…
- [Incident 20210215002979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210215002979I), Feb 15, 2021: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N336AM), Tulsa, OK, No damage. On February 15 2021, approximately 1918 central daylight time, a Eurocopter EC130B4, [privacy data omitted], operating under part 135, made an precautionary…
- [Incident 20201219020979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201219020979I), Dec 19, 2020: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N574AM), Driggs, ID, Minor damage. Shortly after departure, right side transmission cowling pealed open, parts struck tail rotor. Landed without further incident
- [Accident 20201026022149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201026022149A), Oct 26, 2020: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N530H), Silver City, NM, Substantial damage. On October 26, 2020, at 2337 MDT, a Eurocopter AS-350, N530H, [privacy data omitted], lost visual ground references on its approach to Whiskey Creek Airport,…
- [Accident 20200803012779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200803012779A), Aug 3, 2020: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N55GJ), Knoxville, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 8/3/2020 at approximately 1941L N55GJ, with four souls on board, was conducting a steep (250) approach to landing at a private residence adjacent lake…
- [Accident 20200305009929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200305009929A), Mar 5, 2020: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QK), Pahoa, HI, Substantial damage. During air tour operation, aircraft developed a vibration, noise, and an Intermittent tail rotor gearbox chip light. After a few seconds the Vibration stopped…
- [Incident 20190501003739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190501003739I), May 1, 2019: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130MU), Mcconnellsville, OH, Minor damage. On may 1st at 9:48 am local, N130MU an ec 130 B4 was being operated as an airambulance aircraft in Mcconnellsville Ohio. The aircraft was positioned…
- [Accident 20190430003639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190430003639A), Apr 30, 2019: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N350DL), Sula, MT, Minor damage. On April 30, 2019 at 1015 an American Eurocopter AS350B3, N350DL, registered to pj helicopter LLC, operated by mission mountain helicopters, struck the boom…
- [Accident 20190327002069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190327002069A), Mar 27, 2019: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N818MC), Montogomery, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. N818MC flight with 01 pilot and 02 forestry service passengers onboard originated from huntsville municipal airport (kuts), huntsville, TX, with a destination…
- [Accident 20180819023169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180819023169A), Aug 19, 2018: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QP), Hilo, HI, Substantial damage. Hilo, HI (ito): BL71, N11QP, ec 130 B4, itoinbound from the south after having departed for a maintenance flight; plt rptd rear left door slid off track in…
- [Accident 20180210002219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180210002219A), Feb 10, 2018: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N155GC), Peach Springs, AZ, Destroyed, 5 fatal. On February 10, 2018 at approximately 5:15 p.m. MST an Airbus helicopters model EC130 B4 helicopter was involved in a fatal accident in the grand canyon…
- [Accident 20170803012769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170803012769A), Aug 3, 2017: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N351SH), Big Delta, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot landed too close to a piece of equipment. Rotor blades struck steel rail on the equipment.
- [Accident 20170627008709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170627008709A), Jun 27, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N151GC), Boulder City, NV, Substantial damage. On June 27, 2017 approximately 13:48 local time (PST) an Airbus ec 130-B4 helicopter (N151GC) operated by papillon airways inc (PG9A) on a part 135 on-demand…
- [Accident 20170525010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170525010999A), May 25, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N153GC), Peach Springs, AZ, Substantial damage. 05/25/2017 At approximately 16:22, papillon helipad at 1G4: N153GC landed with air sick passenger/passengers. (According to witness statements) aircraft at…
- [Incident 20170308007349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170308007349I), Mar 8, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N134LN), Glasgow, KY, Minor damage. EMS crew had returned to base at Glasgow airport after completing a patient transfer. During aircraft shutdown, after the engine was turned off, the main rotor…
- [Accident 20170226004329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170226004329A), Feb 26, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N864MH), Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. Hover taxiing north bound in between taxiway h and the access road at mccarran international airport, Las Vegas. Monitoring taxi speed and height to stay…
- [Incident 20160926021039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160926021039I), Sep 26, 2016: Airbus EC-130 B4 (N317AM), Watkins, CO, Minor damage. On 09/26/2016 at approximately 2000 and approximately 8 miles east of front range airport (kftg) at 7200? MSL, N317AM struck one or more birds. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20160129000719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160129000719I), Jan 29, 2016: Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 (N133HN), Huntington, WV, Substantial damage. During cruise flight, left side passenger (sliding) door opened and subsequently departed the airframe. Damage was caused to door slide tracks, engine cowling,…
- [Accident 20151215024069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151215024069A), Dec 15, 2015: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N74317), Superior, AZ, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, about 1723 local time, a Eurocopter AS350-B3 helicopter, registration number N74317, operating as a part 135 air ambulance…
- [Incident 20151026017799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151026017799I), Oct 26, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N344AM), Wises Landing, KY, Minor damage. Pilot tried to avoid the bird, but a large buzzard came through the main rotor blades and broke out the right hand greenhouse window striking flight medic in…
- [Accident 20151024021979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151024021979A), Oct 24, 2015: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N911WL), Folsom, CA, Substantial damage. Public use sheriff helicopter had a hard landing during autorotation training.
- [Accident 20150703008459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150703008459A), Jul 3, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N974BR), Somerset, CO, Substantial damage. On takeoff from private fishing ponds (located approximately N39*0'43" W107*20'21") the helicopter struck a grounding static wire about the size of a clothes…
- [Incident 20150630010299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150630010299I), Jun 30, 2015: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N391LG), Littleton, CO, Minor damage. During post flight inspection pilot noted the strike tabs (small metal tabs on the tips of the tail rotor blades) on the aircraft tail rotor assembly were bent…
- [Accident 20150306002569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150306002569A), Mar 6, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N356AM), Saint Louis, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On Friday March 6, 2015 at approximately 23:10 hours central standard time, pilot in Command Mr. Ronald s. rector, flying air methods corporation helicopter…
- [Incident 20150105000069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150105000069I), Jan 5, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N859HW), West Point, MS, Minor damage. Starboard (RH flap door) aft cabin door popped open inflight and impacted the starboard cargo door and surrounding fuselage area breaking the plexiglas window.…
- [Incident 20141021018089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141021018089I), Oct 21, 2014: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N145PR), Pasadena, TX, No damage. The aircraft had just cleared the hobby airport (hou) class b airspace when the servo and hydraulic annunciators illuminated followed shortly thereafter by…
- [Accident 20140904016679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140904016679A), Sep 4, 2014: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N217HP), Lincoln, CA, Substantial damage. Training exercise
- [Incident 20140626010009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140626010009I), Jun 26, 2014: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N808LF), Temple, TX, Minor damage. While lifting off to a hover, the aircraft began a rotation counter-clockwise. Following several rotations, the pilot lowered the aircraft to hover height,…
- [Accident 20140611009389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140611009389A), Jun 11, 2014: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N356EV), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. The airman had trouble starting the aircraft. Upon start the rotor RPM exceeded limits and the aircraft entered ground resonance. Main rotor suffered…
- [Accident 20140110001459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140110001459A), Jan 10, 2014: American Eurocopter Corp AS350B3 (N3948A), Falfurrias, TX, Destroyed. On jan. 10, 2014, N3948A, a uscbp AS350-B3 Eurocopter, crashed into trees while in pursuit of illegals. The ranch foreman was a witness to the accident. He…
- [Accident 20130608014939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130608014939A), Jun 8, 2013: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130PH), Valle, AZ, Substantial damage. According to the company instructor he had demonstrated a simulated engine failure with an intended power recovery. This procedure involved rolling the…
- [Accident 20130330006199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130330006199A), Mar 30, 2013: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N911AA), Talkeetna, AK, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Aircraft was dispatched from anc to the Talkeetna area on a search and rescue mission. The pilot went to the Talkeetna trooper station to pick up a state…
- [Incident 20130324004199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130324004199I), Mar 24, 2013: Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh EC 130 B4 (N577LF), Atmore, AL, Minor damage. On 03-24-2013 life flight 1, N577LF, responded to a scene call in Atmore, Alabama. The ceiling and visibility were unlimited. The wind was out of the west. The…
- [Accident 20130102000999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130102000999A), Jan 2, 2013: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N334AM), Seminole, OK, Substantial damage. On January 2, 2013, about 1245 central standard time, a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter, N334AM, experienced a hard landing following a loss of engine power…
- [Accident 20120225004869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120225004869A), Feb 25, 2012: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N118MB), El Cajon, CA, Substantial damage. On February 25, 2012 pilot [privacy data omitted] had a hard landing while piloting helicopter N118MB while working for mountain air helicopters on the san…
- [Incident 20120128000789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120128000789I), Jan 28, 2012: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N155GC), Grand Canyon, AZ, Minor damage. On 1-28-2012 the EC-130 aircraft landed at a company unimproved landing site at the base of the Grand Canyon. When the helicopter touched down on the sloped…
- [Accident 20111110027549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111110027549A), Nov 10, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QV), Pukoo, HI, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Wreckage pattern is consistant with a tail strike (cfit) as tailboom components and the fenestron were located a few hundread feet before the main wreckage.…
- [Accident 20111103025829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111103025829A), Nov 3, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130AL), Noblesville, IN, Destroyed. On November 3,2011, a Eurocopter, bearing registration number N130AL departed at approximately 1715 EDT from a private heliport (1IN8) located 5 miles west of…
- [Incident 20111019024119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111019024119I), Oct 19, 2011: American Eurocopter LLC AS350B3 (N350DL), Plaster City, CA, Minor damage. 350DL lifted from the Plaster City fly yard on a qa/qc flight, with passenger [privacy data omitted] as the inspector seated aft of pilot [privacy data…
- [Incident 20110901022489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110901022489I), Sep 1, 2011: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N902CF), Gerlach, NV, Minor damage. On September 01, 2011, at 0035 PST, a Eurocopter, model number as 350 B3, N902CF, registered to zions credit corporation. The helicopter was operated by air…
- [Accident 20110727014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110727014929A), Jul 27, 2011: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N808LF), Troutdale, OR, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed aurora in route to the dalles approx. 15 minutes into flight the pilot heard a thump and aircraft started vibrating. The pilot decided a…

All 75: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-2b1/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (757, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR QMLA2026081320055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026081320055), Aug 13, 2026: BLOWER MOTOR. BURNED OUT. ODOR OF BURNT ELECTRICAL WIRING. FOUND SMELL COMING FROM AFT AC VENTS. FOUND CONDENSATION/WATER IN ELECTRICAL MOTOR. REPLACED AFT BLOWER MOTOR
- [SDR 2A6D20260728001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20260728001), Jun 16, 2026: SUPPORT ANGLE. CRACKED. CRACK FOUND ON SUPPORT ANGLE OF UPPER LEFT FUSELAGE TO TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT
- [SDR 2026FA0000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000304), Apr 28, 2026: CHIP DETECTOR. FALSE INDICATION. ENGINE CHIP EVENT - INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF ENGINE CHIP INDICATION DURING CRUISE FLIGHT AFTER MAKING A TURN. DURING DESCENT AND LANDING AT A LOCAL BALL FIE
- [SDR 2A6D20251125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20251125001), Nov 25, 2025: CROSSBEAM. CHAFED. VARIOUS DAMAGES AT THE AFT LANDING GEAR LOCATION, THE FIRST DAMAGE (#1) IS AT THE AFT LANDING GEAR CROSS BEAM SHIM (P/N: 350A214344.20) IN THE FORM OF CHAFING. 
- [SDR 2A6R1124202574604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1124202574604), Nov 24, 2025: SKIN. DAMAGED. OVERSIZED FASTENER HOLE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE L/H FUSELAGE SKIN (P/N: 350A210053.BW), FWD FRAME ANGLE (P/N: 350A211036.28), AFT FRAME (P/N: 350A211240.00), LO
- [SDR 2A6D20251106001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20251106001), Nov 6, 2025: BULKHEAD. CHAFED. CHAFING DAMAGE ON THE LT LONGITUDINAL BULKHEAD (X-FRAME) ON THE UPPER INBD FACE MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 0.017" IN DEPTH, 0.10" IN WIDTH, AND 0.210" IN LENGTH. T
- [SDR 2A6D20251105001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20251105001), Nov 5, 2025: BEAM. CHAFED. DAMAGE TO THE RH Y398.5 BEAM (P/N: 350A211351.22) AND STOP DOUBLER (P/N: 350A211363.25) IN THE FORM OF A CHAFE. THE CHAFE DAMAGE IS NEAR THE FWD UPPER SIDE OF T
- [SDR 2A6R1024202574601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1024202574601), Oct 24, 2025: RAIL. CHAFED. CHAFING DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE TAIL BOOM L/H TRDS SUPPORT RAIL/STIFFENER SHEET (P/N: 350A231028.66) JUST FORWARD OF THE #3 TRDS BEARING SUPPORT. THIS DAMAGE IS
- [SDR 2A6D20251006001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20251006001), Oct 6, 2025: KEELBEAM. DAMAGED. A MIS-DRILLED HOLE WAS FOUND ON THE FORWARD LH KEEL BEAM (PN: 350A21-1350-20), AFT LH KEEL BEAM (PN: 350A21-1056- 20) AND FWD KNOT ASSEMBLY LH SPLICE (PN: 350A2
- [SDR QMLA2025100420098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025100420098), Sep 30, 2025: DISPLAY. FAULTED. JUST LIFTED OFF FROM A PR EVENT & HEADING BACK TO BASE, NOTICED UPPER SCREEN OF VEMD HAD REVERTED TO 3-PARAMETERS ENGINE PAGE & NG INDICATION MISSING & YELLOW. 
- [SDR QMLA2025091520094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025091520094), Sep 15, 2025: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. WE WERE TAKING OFF FROM THE PAD AT PRESCOTT WITH A PATIENT ONBOARD. HAD GOOD POWER IN HOVER AND ON TAKEOFF ABOUT 200-300 FT AND GOT JUST PAST THE STREETLIGHTS I
- [SDR 2A6D20250818001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20250818001), Aug 18, 2025: MOUNT FLANGE. GOUGED. DAMAGE TO THE LANDING GEAR LH OTBD AFT BEARING IN THE FORM OF GOUGE. THE GOUGE DAMAGE IS AT LOWER FLANGE OF THE BEARING AND WAS MEASURED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.3
- [SDR QMLA2025071820075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025071820075), Jul 18, 2025: UNKNOWN. ODOR. NURSES REPORTED AFTER TAKING OFF FROM GOODYEAR AIRPORT AFTER GETTING FUEL AFTER A PR EVENT THAT THEY NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL. THEY CONTINUED ON TO THE HELIP
- [SDR QMLA2025061620067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025061620067), Jun 14, 2025: VENT LINE. LEAKING. MAJOR OIL LEAK. DISCOVERED BY NURSE STOWING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COMPARTMENT. HE ADVISED ME OF OIL ALL OVER THE SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. I SHUT DOWN THE AIRCRAFT AND EXIT
- [SDR 2A6D20250602001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20250602001), Jun 2, 2025: DOUBLER. CHAFED. CHAFING DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON T/R SERVO GUIDE DOUBLER P/N: 355A23-2000-20
- [SDR 2A6D20250602002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20250602002), Jun 2, 2025: FLOOR SUPPORT. CHAFED. CHAFE DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE R/H CABIN FLOOR EDGE P/N: 350A21-1359-21
- [SDR QMLA2025052820060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025052820060), May 27, 2025: HMU. FAULTED. MULTIPLE ENGINE CHIP CAUTIONS OVER A HANDFUL OF FLIGHTS SINCE MID-APRIL. MOST RECENT EVENT (THIS INCIDENT) OCCURRED LESS THAN ONE DAY AND 0+45 FLIGHT HOURS AFTE
- [SDR QMLA2025051520056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025051520056), May 16, 2025: GEARBOX. WARNING LIGHT. MAIN ROTOR GEAR BOX CHIP INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FIRST SET OF FLIGHTS FROM CHANGING OF MBG OIL FILTER YESTERDAY.
- [SDR QMLA2025032420040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025032420040), Mar 23, 2025: MOTOR. SHORTED. ELECTRICAL SMOKE ODOR IN CABIN. AFT EVAPORATOR MOTOR HAD INTERNAL SHORT CAUSING SMOKE SMELL AND CAUSING AFT PORTION OF A/C TO BE INOP.
- [SDR 2A6D20250130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20250130001), Jan 30, 2025: BEAM. DAMAGED. FASTENER HOLE DAMAGE (ELONGATION) WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LH MAINTENANCE FOOTSTEP BEAM (P/N 350A21124520) IN THE FUSELAGE REAR STRUCTURE.
- [SDR 2A6D20241209001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20241209001), Dec 9, 2024: CROSSBEAM. CHAFED. THE FIRST DAMAGE IS ON THE AFT LANDING GEAR CROSS BEAM (P/N: 350A214311.20). THE AFT CROSS BEAM IS DAMAGED DUE TO MISSING SHIM BETWEEN THE AFT LANDING GEAR LOWE
- [SDR QMLA2024092420125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024092420125), Sep 23, 2024: MOTOR. FAILED. CREW NOTED SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING IN COCKPIT. A/C WAS TURNED OFF AND THE SMELL BECAME LESS SEVERE.
- [SDR QMLA2024091920118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024091920118), Sep 18, 2024: STARTER GEN. FAILED. STAR GEN FAILED ON APPROACH. WOULD NOT RESET.
- [SDR QMLA2024091620116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024091620116), Sep 15, 2024: ENGINE. SURGES. DURING FLIGHT ON AN AIR AMBULANCE OPERATION. AS THE INCREASE OF COLLECTIVE TO APPROXIMATLEY 9.0 FLI, HEARD THE ENG SURGE WITH A LEFT YAW TO THE ACFT. IMMEDIATEL
- [SDR QMLA2024091520116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024091520116), Sep 15, 2024: ANTICIPATOR. FAULTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANTICIPATOR. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO REVENUE SERVICE. REF# 7481.091524.2054.TT
- [SDR 2A6D20240828001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240828001), Aug 28, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. CORRODED. THERE IS CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE CABIN FLOOR EDGING (PN: 350A21-1359-20/21).
- [SDR 2A6D20240828002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240828002), Aug 28, 2024: STRUCTURE. GOUGED. DAMAGE TO THE LH UPPER CARGO EDGING (P/N: 350A211041.22) IN THE FORM OF A GOUGE CAUSED WHILE INSTALLING BLIND FASTENER. THE GOUGE DAMAGE NEAR AFT SIDE OF THE LH
- [SDR 2A6D20240828003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240828003), Aug 28, 2024: BULKHEAD WEB. CHAFED. DAMAGE TO THE 15° BULKHEAD LH WEB (PN: 350A21-1032.86) IN THE FORM OF SEVERAL CHAFES. THE CHAFES WERE REPORTED TO BE 0.20” X 0.10” AND 0.004” DEEP, AS WELL AS 0
- [SDR 2A6D20240828004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240828004), Aug 28, 2024: STIFFENER. WORN. DAMAGE TO THE LH STA2700 STIFFENER (LH PN: 350A21-1071.22; RH PN: 350A211071.23) IN THE FORM OF WEAR CAUSED BY A NEARBY BOLT HEAD.
- [SDR 2A6D20240828005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240828005), Aug 28, 2024: SUPPORT. DAMAGED. DAMAGE TO THE RH BI-DIRECTIONAL SUPPORT FITTING (P/N: 350A211232.23) AND SUPPORT BEAM (P/N: 350A211293.20) IN THE FORM OF CHAFING CAUSED DUE TO CABLE. THE CHAFE
- [SDR 2A6D20240828006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240828006), Aug 28, 2024: STRUCTURE. GOUGED. GOUGE AT THE OUTBOARD FLANGE RIVNUT LOCATION IN THE FORM OF SHEAR OUT. THE GOUGE WAS MEASURED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.1” X 0.1285”X 0.060”.
- [SDR QMLA2024061720064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024061720064), Jun 15, 2024: UNKNOWN. ODOR. DURING FLIGHT AND RETURN TO BASE FROM FLIGHT, CREW NOTIFIED PILOT THAT THEY SMELLED A ELECTRICAL BURNING AROUND THE BACK CABIN WALL. IT WAS DARK INSIDE THE CABI
- [SDR QMLA2024042520043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024042520043), Apr 25, 2024: POTENTIOMETER. WORN. TOOK OFF FROM BASE GOT TO LEVEL FLIGHT STARTED POWER CHECK GOT THE SOLID AMBER GOV LIGHT. RETURNED TO BASE.
- [SDR 2A6D20240321001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240321001), Mar 21, 2024: FLOOR SUPPORT. CORRODED. CORROSION DAMAGE DISCOVERED TO THE L/H CABIN FLOOR EDGING P/N: 350A21-1359-20.
- [SDR 2A6D20240321002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240321002), Mar 21, 2024: FLOOR SUPPORT. CORRODED. CORROSION DAMAGE DISCOVERED TO THE R/H CABIN FLOOR EDGING P/N: 350A21-1359-21.
- [SDR QMLA202420025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA202420025), Mar 1, 2024: DUCT. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED DURING CLIMB OUT FROM BASE AT KDMN EN ROUTE TO SENDING FACILITY HE TURNED ON THE CABIN VENTILATION AND WATER STARTED POURING OUT OF UPPER A/C VEN
- [SDR 2A6D20240229001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240229001), Feb 29, 2024: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE AFT BULKHEAD CENTER STRUCTURE. THE CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1.0 INCH LONG
- [SDR 2A6D20240201001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240201001), Feb 1, 2024: ANGLE. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE LH VERTICAL ANGLE (PN: 350A62-1148.21) ON THE AFT SECTION FWD LOWER FRAME IN THE FORM OF CORROSION. THE CORRODED AREA IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM END
- [SDR 2A6D20240201002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20240201002), Feb 1, 2024: WEB. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE LOWER CENTER WEB (P/N: 350A21-4300.20) IN THE FORM OF CORROSION. THE CORROSION DAMAGE IS TOWARDS THE AFT SIDE OF THE WEB NEAR LIGHTENING HOLES AND
- [SDR QMLA2024012920009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024012920009), Jan 29, 2024: UNKNOWN. ODOR. SMELL OF FUEL IN CABIN. FLIGHT LEG ABORTED AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. MECHANIC NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED. CHECKED ALL COMPONENTS AND AREAS OF HELICOPTER FOR SOURCE. 
- [SDR QMLA2023112820110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023112820110), Nov 28, 2023: BULKHEAD. DAMAGED. CRACK DAMAGE WAS NOTED ON THE 22 DEGREE BULKHEAD WEB P/N 350A21-4002 UNDER THE RH FLOOR AT STA 845, RBL 673.3 WL 2806.2.
- [SDR QMLA2023112720108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023112720108), Nov 26, 2023: OUTLET. ODOR. CREW REPORTED UNUSUAL ODOR IN CABIN AFTER LIFTOFF.
- [SDR 2A6D20231102001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20231102001), Nov 2, 2023: FLOOR SUPPORT. CORRODED. CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE CABIN FLOOR EDGING ON THE LH AND RH SIDE (P/N: 350A21-1359-20/21)
- [SDR QMLA2023110220099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023110220099), Nov 1, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. AFTER AMBER AND RED GOV LIGHT ILLUMINATED, MYSELF AND THE CREW COULD SMELL AN ELECTRICAL SMOKE ODOR. AFTER LANDING AND SHUTDOWN. ARRIVED AT AIRCRAFT, CLEANED EL
- [SDR QMLA2023100420081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023100420081), Oct 2, 2023: COMPRESSOR. ODOR. PILOT REPORTED SMOKE SMELL IN CABIN, TURNED OFF THE A/C SYSTEM AND SMELL WENT AWAY. LANDED AT BASE WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. MECHANIC ON SITE FOUND WHERE A/C COMP
- [SDR QMLA2023060420043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023060420043), Jun 2, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. UPON DEPARTURE FROM KPDK, ENG CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. IT WENT OUT AFTER A FEW SECONDS. LANDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BACK TO KPDK AND SHUT DOW
- [SDR 2A6D20230525001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20230525001), May 25, 2023: FLOORBEAM. DAMAGED. DURING INSPECTION, TWO NUTPLATES WERE FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR BEAM AT APPROXIMATELY STA 1510 AND RBL 398.
- [SDR 2A6D20230523001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20230523001), May 23, 2023: SUPPORT BEAM. ELONGATED. DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE L/H BEAM UNDER THE ENGINE DECK (P/N: 355A21-2110.25) IN THE FORM OF AN ELONGATED HOLE IN THE LOWER FLANGE, NEAR THE AFT END OF THE 
- [SDR 2A6D20230523002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20230523002), May 23, 2023: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, CORROSION DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED TO THE R/H CABIN FLOOR EDGING P/N: 350A21-1359-21.
- [SDR 2A6D20230510001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20230510001), May 10, 2023: DECK PLATE. CHAFED. CHAFING WAS DISCOVERED IN 2 PLACES ON THE ENGINE DECK (AIRBUS PN 350A21-1239.21) JUST NEAR THE SCUPPER DRAIN HOLE. THE FIRST DAMAGE AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 0.300”

All 757: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-2b1/reports.md

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