# Turbomeca ARRIUS-2F - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 60010 - Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA - Model: ARRIUS 2F - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Power: 432 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E34NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E34NE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Safran Helicopter Engines S.A. - Installed in: 62 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arrius-2f 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 2026-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-12): Engine Fuel Pump · Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2F. Effective Jun 2, 2026 - [AD 2024-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-24-02): Engine Fuel Pump · Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2F. Effective Dec 10, 2024 - [AD 2018-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-12-03): Fuel Controlling System · Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B1 and Arrius 2F. Effective Aug 9, 2018 - [AD 2018-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-05-03): Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished) · Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2F. Effective Mar 21, 2018 - [AD 2015-17-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-18): Oil pump · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Oct 2, 2015 - [AD 2015-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-10-07): Ejector assembly nozzle · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Jun 12, 2015 - [AD 2012-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-07-09): P3 air pipe (first section) and the RH rear half-wall · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective May 24, 2012 - [AD 2009-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-14-01): Check valve piston · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Aug 3, 2009 - [AD 2008-13-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-27): Propeller · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Aug 6, 2008 - [AD 2007-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-06): Constant delta pressure (delta P) diaphragm · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Jun 26, 2007 - [AD 2005-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-15): Fuel filter-holder assembly · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Sep 12, 2005 - [AD 2005-09-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-09-51): Module 2 · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Jun 3, 2005 - [AD 2003-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-11-10): Fuel Flow Mechanical Stop Position · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Jul 3, 2003 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2014-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-01-01) (historical): Ejector assembly nozzle · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Feb 6, 2014 - [AD 2013-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-11-09) (historical): Fuel injection manifolds and the privilege injector · Turbomeca Arrius 2B1 and Arrius 2F. Effective Jul 5, 2013 - [AD 2009-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-14-11) (historical): P3 air pipe · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Aug 19, 2009 - [AD 2005-17-17 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-17-R1) (historical): O-rings on the check valve piston · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Mar 21, 2007 - [AD 2001-08-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-14-R1) (historical): Right injector half manifold and left injector half manifold · Turbomeca Arrius 2B, Arrius 2B1 and Arrius 2F. Effective Feb 23, 2006 - [AD 2005-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-10) (historical): Fuel control units (FCUs) · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Oct 3, 2005 - [AD 2005-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-17) (historical): Check valve piston in the lubrication unit · Turbomeca Arrius 2F. Effective Sep 12, 2005 - [AD 2001-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-14) (historical): Fuel Injector Manifold · Turbomeca Arrius 2B, Arrius 2B1 and Arrius 2F. Effective May 31, 2001 ## Registered aircraft (62, first 50) - [N120AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120AJ): [Bydesign777 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYDESIGN777%20LLC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2010, S/N 1642 - [N120BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120BE): [Tre Aviation Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRE%20AVIATION%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2000, S/N 1137 - [N120CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120CH): [Car Wash Services M D LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAR%20WASH%20SERVICES%20M%20D%20LLC), [East Hartford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/East%20Hartford), built 2008, S/N 1544 - [N120DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120DE): [Wings Of Time LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20OF%20TIME%20LLC), [Irvine, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Irvine), built 2005, S/N 1414 - [N120DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120DL): [Farview Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARVIEW%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 2010, S/N 1634 - [N120EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120EC): [N47gk LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N47GK%20LLC), [Chadds Ford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Chadds%20Ford), built 2006, S/N 1465 - [N120GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120GT): [Zayti Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAYTI%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Livonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Livonia), built 2010, S/N 1636 - [N120MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120MH): [Nixon Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIXON%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Mentone, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mentone), built 2004, S/N 1390 - [N120MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120MJ): [Go Family Mj LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20FAMILY%20MJ%20LLC), [Brighton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Brighton), S/N 1666 - [N120RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120RF): [Outdoors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OUTDOORS%20LLC), [Pecatonica, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Pecatonica), built 1999, S/N 1028 - [N121PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121PD): [Oc Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OC%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), built 2001, S/N 1250 - [N123AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123AE): [Rv Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RV%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wind Gap, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wind%20Gap), built 2000, S/N 1103 - [N123PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123PE): [Stone John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20JOHN%20P), [Red Lion, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Red%20Lion), built 2000, S/N 1163 - [N1240W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1240W): [Eurotec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROTEC%20VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Eudora, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Eudora), built 2001, S/N 1240 - [N12TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12TV): [Important Matters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMPORTANT%20MATTERS%20LLC), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 2008, S/N 1569 - [N135MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135MB): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2007, S/N 1521 - [N142SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142SH): [Nbs Equipment Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NBS%20EQUIPMENT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Bixby, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Bixby), built 2005, S/N 1392 - [N148SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148SC): [Heli Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELI%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 2006, S/N 1469 - [N175AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175AE): [Mainstream Investment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAINSTREAM%20INVESTMENT%20LLC), [Tavernier, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tavernier), built 2004, S/N 1389 - [N202PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202PB): [Calpass Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALPASS%20CORP), [Del Mar, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Del%20Mar), built 2000, S/N 1084 - [N222JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222JT): [J & T Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20%26%20T%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2005, S/N 1401 - [N250KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250KM): [Heliec120 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIEC120%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2000, S/N 1154 - [N255SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255SD): [Sacramento County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Mather, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mather), built 2000, S/N 1102 - [N265CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N265CB): [210 Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/210%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Lutz, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lutz), built 2006, S/N 1458 - [N266SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N266SD): [Sacramento County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT), [Mather, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mather), built 2000, S/N 1133 - [N277SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N277SD): [Sacramento County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Mather, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mather), built 2000, S/N 1134 - [N279EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N279EH): [Aircraft Trustee Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20TRUSTEE%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2002, S/N 1279 - [N27GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27GT): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2004, S/N 1376 - [N29LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29LT): [Lance Toland Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANCE%20TOLAND%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2005, S/N 1418 - [N333SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333SG): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 1077 - [N356LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N356LC): [Lake County Indiana](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20COUNTY%20INDIANA), [Crown Point, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Crown%20Point), built 2009, S/N 1583 - [N372HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N372HS): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 2007, S/N 1460 - [N373HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N373HS): [Huff Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUFF%20AIR%20LLC), [Uvalde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Uvalde), built 2007, S/N 1490 - [N383ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N383ED): [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 2007, S/N 1510 - [N408SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408SD): [County Of Santa Clara](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20SANTA%20CLARA), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 2002, S/N 1302 - [N409HH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409HH): [Integrity Aircraft Title Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTEGRITY%20AIRCRAFT%20TITLE%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 2008, S/N 1561 - [N419AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N419AE): [Blue Card LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20CARD%20LLC), [Plymouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Plymouth), built 2000, S/N 1161 - [N449AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N449AE): [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 2001, S/N 1194 - [N451V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451V): [Euro Tech Vertical Flight Solution LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EURO%20TECH%20VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTION%20LLC), [Eudora, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Eudora), built 2010, S/N 1652 - [N452V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452V): [Eurotec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROTEC%20VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Eudora, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Eudora), built 2011, S/N 1656 - [N45EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45EC): [Bay Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAY%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Redwood City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redwood%20City), built 2006, S/N 1425 - [N504MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N504MC): [Bhh Leasing #4 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BHH%20LEASING%20%234%20LLC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), S/N 1159 - [N514JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514JD): [City Of Fresno Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20FRESNO%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 2002, S/N 1309 - [N514JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514JP): [Shore Properties Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHORE%20PROPERTIES%20INC), [Yakima, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Yakima), built 2008, S/N 1576 - [N520DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N520DT): [City Of San Antonio Texas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20SAN%20ANTONIO%20TEXAS), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 2015, S/N 1688 - [N524AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N524AL): [Lcd Aviation Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LCD%20AVIATION%20CORP), [Toa Baja, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/Toa%20Baja), built 2001, S/N 1263 - [N524MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N524MW): [City Of Fresno](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20FRESNO), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 2004, S/N 1371 - [N52EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52EC): [Delaware Aircraft Trust LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAWARE%20AIRCRAFT%20TRUST%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [New Castle, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/New%20Castle), S/N 1291 - [N573AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N573AG): [Eurotec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROTEC%20VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Eudora, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Eudora), built 2013, S/N 1683 - [N600AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600AM): [Tower Aviation Of Reading Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOWER%20AVIATION%20OF%20READING%20INC), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 2000, S/N 1078 All 62: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arrius-2f/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (16) 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 WPR23LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA068), Dec 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N255SD), Rancho Cordova, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of helicopter control during landing with a crosswind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB GAA22WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA282), Sep 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N409HH), Bidor, Malaysia, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ERA19WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA054), Nov 22, 2018: Eurocopter EC120 (N124ML), La Romana, Dominican Republic, destroyed, 5 fatal - [NTSB GAA16CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA318), Jun 13, 2016: Eurocopter EC120 (N372HS), Ajo, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and rotors turning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing, which resulted in a roll over. - [NTSB WPR12WA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA327), Jul 20, 2012: Eurocopter EC120B (N8899), Triso, Malaysia, substantial damage, 3 fatal - [NTSB CEN12TA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA004), Oct 4, 2011: Eurocopter EC120B (N3925A), McAllen, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of the collective while landing, which resulted in an unrecoverable forward pitching moment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision not to go-around. - [NTSB CEN10WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA016), Oct 15, 2009: Eurocopter EC120B (N871SA), San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic, substantial damage, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI07FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA069), Feb 12, 2007: Eurocopter France EC120B (N690WR), Gulf of Mexico, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with the structure extending from the offshore oil platform. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ATL07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA037), Feb 3, 2007: Eurocopter France EC120B (N491AE), Griffin, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The first pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during hover in ground effect, and the second pilot's (a certificated flight instructor), delayed remedial action, which… - [NTSB DFW07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA043), Dec 21, 2006: Eurocopter EC120B (N171AE), Grand Prairie, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the practice autorotation. - [NTSB DFW06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA118), May 5, 2006: Eurocopter EC120B (N514AL), Intracoastal, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX05GA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05GA231), Jul 14, 2005: Eurocopter France EC120B (N266SD), Fair Oaks, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the constant delta P diaphragm in the fuel control unit, which resulted in an increased fuel flow and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. The diaphragm's failure was the… - [NTSB DFW05IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA119), May 13, 2005: Eurocopter France EC120B (N588SC), S.Timbalier 265, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the oil pump assembly. - [NTSB ATL04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA070), Jan 24, 2004: Eurocopter France EC120B (N125MG), Jonesboro, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor's inadequate supervision, and the dual-student's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA186), Jul 8, 2003: Eurocopter EC120B (N162TA), Ship Shoal 80, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked/stationary aircraft. - [NTSB CHI03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA179), Jun 26, 2003: Eurocopter EC120B (N298HS), Boonville, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from… ## FAA accident and incident reports (15) 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 20221211019439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221211019439A), Dec 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N255SD), Sacramento, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted], EC-120 helicopter, lost control directional control at approximately 325 feet above the ground. The helicopter flight crew was… - [Accident 20220911023129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220911023129A), Sep 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N409HH), Kampung Kenagan, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot in command (PIC) was on a planned private flight from sultan abdul aziz shah airport (wmsa) located in selangor, malaysia to sultan azlan shah… - [Accident 20160613010319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160613010319A), Jun 13, 2016: Eurocopter EC120B (N372HS), Ajo, AZ, Substantial damage. During cbp us government law enforcement activity (patrol), the pilot landed on a ridge to investigate a possible suspect device. After he exited the… - [Accident 20111004029759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111004029759A), Oct 4, 2011: Eurocopter EC120B (N3925A), San Juan, TX, Substantial damage. On oct. 4, 2011, a customs/border patrol helicopter (EC-120) was landing onto an open field and did a run-on type landing. As the helicopter is skidding along,… - [Incident 20090528006869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090528006869I), May 28, 2009: Urocop EC120B (N197CB), Yuma, AZ, Minor damage. This incident involved a public use aircraft, the Department of Homeland security is conducting the investigation, in accordance with 8020.11B. The pilot was… - [Accident 20070212001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070212001969A), Feb 12, 2007: Urocop EC120B (N690WR), Pecan Island, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On approach to offshore platform, aircraft struck known object in VFR conditions. Aircraft sank and recovered. Upon investigation, all components… - [Accident 20070203001939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070203001939A), Feb 3, 2007: Urocop EC120B (N491AE), Griffin, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) A rated pilot failed to apply proper pedal input. As the helicopter was lifting to a hover the helicopter began to rotate about the vertical axis. The… - [Accident 20061221025689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061221025689A), Dec 21, 2006: Urocop EC120B (N171AE), Grand Prairie, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Instructor pilot [privacy data omitted] ^ and student [privacy data omitted] were performing 180 degree autorotations to a grass area at Grand Prairie… - [Accident 20060505010039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060505010039A), May 5, 2006: Urocop EC120B (N514AL), Patterson, LA, Minor damage. (-23) During a climbing turn the cyclic moved un-commanded to the forward right, and collective moved upward. The pilot was unable to compensate for these… - [Accident 20050713015759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050713015759A), Jul 13, 2005: Urocop EC120B (N266SD), Folsom, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) During a routine patrol flight, the sacramento sheriff's helicopter, an EC-120, had a sudden engine failure. The pilot attempted to make a safe landing… - [Incident 20050513010519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050513010519I), May 13, 2005: Urocop EC120B (N588SC), Gulf Of Mexico, US, Minor damage. (-23) While enroute to home base, pilot observed an "engine" light followed by yaw. Entered autorotation, turned into wind. Deployed floats after below 75 KTS.… - [Incident 20041007026019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041007026019I), Oct 7, 2004: Urocop EC120B (N122PD), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. (-23) "Industrial incident-no intent to fly" Eurocopter N122PD was parked on the ramp near the signature FBO facility at John Wayne/Orange county airport… - [Accident 20040124001719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040124001719A), Jan 24, 2004: Urocop EC120B (N125MG), Hampton, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) While receiving instruction, ATP rated student was conducting a touchdown autorotation. During the flare, student applied additional rear cyclic, causing… - [Accident 20030708018589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030708018589A), Jul 8, 2003: Urocop EC120B (N162TA), Morgan City, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 8, 2003, at 1147 CDT, during a hovering manuever, the main rotor blades of N162TA, a Eurocopter model EC-120-B, piloted by Mr. Patrick charles… - [Accident 20030625016789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030625016789A), Jun 25, 2003: Urocop EC120B (N298HS), Boonville, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The VFR rated pilot flew into known possible IFR conditions at night. Severe storms, heavy rain and winds were in the area and on the helicopters route… ## Service difficulty reports (29) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA190604025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190604025), May 30, 2019: SWASHPLATE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING A 500FH INSPECTION OF THE SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT INJECTION OF GREASE INTO THE BALL BEARING WAS NOT POSSIBLE. UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR F - [SDR CA190509010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190509010), May 8, 2019: BEARING. ROUGH. (CAN) EXCESSIVE HEAT WAS NOTED DURING THE POST MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR HEATING IN THE FORWARD TAIL ROTOR SHAFT BEARING. DURING DISASSEMBLY OF THE BEARING UNIT IT - [SDR CA190423019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190423019), Mar 29, 2019: BEARING. SEIZED. (CAN) FOLLOWING A REPORT OF THE COLLECTIVE JAMMING DURING TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT AND ENGINE CONTROLS WERE INSPECTED. THERE WAS NO FAULT FOUND AT FIRST. TH - [SDR CA190325024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190325024), Mar 23, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED AN ENGINE CHIP EVENT DURING FERRY FLIGHT. SAFRAN IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION AND HAS DETERMINED THE CHIP TO BE BEARING RETAINER MATERIAL F - [SDR 2017FA0000324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000324), Jun 27, 2017: WIRE. CHAFED. THE MAIN GEAR BOX OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS CAUSING MG8 PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON CAUTION PANEL. THIS OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ONLY LASTED 21 DAYS WITH 101.6 HRS - [SDR 2017FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000323), Jun 26, 2017: PRESSURE SWITCH. CHAFED. THIS MAIN GEAR BOX OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS CAUSING MGB PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON CAUTION PANEL. FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THIS PARTICULAR PART SHOWED INTERNAL - [SDR KW1R20161215005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KW1R20161215005), Dec 18, 2016: FIRE DETECTOR. CONTAMINATED. SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER TAKE-OFF "ENG FIRE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS EXECUTED. WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO LANDING, LIGHT - [SDR 1HTR2016011300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1HTR2016011300001), Dec 29, 2015: PRESSURE SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. IN FLIGHT ILLUMINATION OF MAIN GEAR BOX PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT, RED, PILOT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. PRESSURE SWITCH WAS STICKING. - [SDR 2014FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000627), Oct 13, 2014: INJECTOR. CLOGGED. IN CONJUNCTION WITH LT & RT FUEL INJECTOR MANIFOLDS, ARE CAUSING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES IN THE COCKPIT. PART TIME ONLY REACHED 215.6 HOURS BEFORE BECOMING CLOG - [SDR 2013FA0000760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000760), Dec 19, 2013: BUSHING. SEIZED. OUTER BUSHING SEIZED ON INNER BUSHING. - [SDR 2013FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000762), Nov 4, 2013: BUSHING. SCORED. ROTATING SCISSOR "H" LINK, HAS SCORING ON BUSHINGS. - [SDR 2013FA0000744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000744), Oct 28, 2013: SCISSOR LINK. DEBONDED. SCISSOR LINK FIXED BUSHING DISBONDED FROM SCISSOR LINK, INNER ROTATING, SLIP BUSHING SEIZED IN OUTER STATIONARY BUSHING. - [SDR 2013FA0000759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000759), Oct 22, 2013: BUSHING. DEBONDED. FIXED BUSHING FROM SCISSOR LINK DISBONDED & SEIZED ON REMOVABLE CARBIDE BUSHING. - [SDR 2013FA0000285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000285), May 3, 2013: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. 30 DAY CORROSION INSPECTION NOTED A SLIGHT BUBBLE ON THE EDGE OF THE RADAR ALTIMETER MOUNT AND TAIL BOOM JUNCTION. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED INTER-GRANULAR AN - [SDR 2013FA0000017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000017), Dec 19, 2012: OUTLET. BURNED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTED BURNING AROUND THE AREA OF THE EXHAUST OUTLET. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BURNING, CRACKING AND DEBONDING HAD TAKEN PLACE - [SDR 2012FA0000494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000494), Jul 12, 2012: TORQUE TUBE. WORN. ACFT UNDERGOING 1500 HR INSPECTION AT A TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME OF 1501.4 HRS. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE THE WEAR ADHESIVE TAPE ON THE ORIGINAL ASSY HAD DEBONDED AND C - [SDR 2011FA0000307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000307), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE TAILBOOM THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE I - [SDR 2011FA0000308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000308), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAILBOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALON - [SDR 2011FA0000310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000310), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAIL BOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALO - [SDR 2011FA0000311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000311), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAIL BOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALO - [SDR 2011FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000201), Mar 14, 2011: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING THE QC FINAL INSP PHASE OF A 100 HR INSP THE INSPECTOR NOTED A CRACK EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY FWD AND AFT FROM THE LT FWD NAV/VOR ANTENNA MOUNT. PHOTO`S - [SDR 2011FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000042), Jan 25, 2011: CONTROL UNIT. MISALIGNED. FOUND MIXER UNIT MISALIGNED CAUSING THE CYCLIC STICK TO RISE UNCOMMANDED DURING GROUND CHECKS AND ALSO CAUSED THE STRESS OF OTHER FLIGHT CONTROL COMPONENTS IN T - [SDR CA090630007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090630007), Jun 29, 2009: PRESSURE SWITCH. LEAKING. (CAN) AFTER LANDING, NOTICED A BIT OF OIL ON THE SIDE OF THE ACFT. OPENED THE COWL TO FIND A LOT OF HYD FLUID ON THE DECK. THIS WAS THE SECOND FLIGHT OF THE DAY - [SDR 2009FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000209), Mar 10, 2009: STARTER GEN. WORN. GROWLING OR LOUD HOWLING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AREA FLUCTUATING WITH POWER CHANGES. VIBRATION TRANSMITTING THROUGH ACFT. - [SDR 2008FA0000310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000310), May 6, 2008: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. INSPECTED CHIP DETECTORS, AND FOUND METAL SLIVERS ON MODULE NR 1 CHIP DETECTOR. ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE. - [SDR 2008FA0000114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000114), Jan 29, 2008: STARTER GEN. FAILED. STARTER/GENERATOR FAILED TO ENERGIZE. - [SDR 2008FA0000058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000058), Jan 23, 2008: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ON 10, OCT. 2007 THE PILOT REPORTED THE ENGINE CHIP WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS WAS THE FOURTH OCCURRENCE IN 10.9 H - [SDR 2008FA0000022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000022), Dec 21, 2007: OIL JET. LEAKING. ENGINE EXPERIENCING INTERNAL OIL LEAKAGE. MFG CONDEMNED ENGINE. ENGINE REMOVED SERVICE, AND RETURNED TO MFG FOR REPAIR. - [SDR 2008FA0000024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000024), Oct 19, 2007: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR ILLUMINATED. BOTH CHIP DETECTORS HAD METAL CONTAMINATION. SAMPLES TAKEN, AND MFG CONDEMNED ENGINE. ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE, AND RETURNE --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.