# Turbomeca ARTOUSTEIIIB - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 60003 - Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA - Model: ARTOUSTEIIIB - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Power: 858 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E1IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1IN) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Turbomeca S.A. - Installed in: 10 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-artousteiiib 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 2007-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-11): Fuel pumps · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Oct 9, 2007 - [AD 2007-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-04): Lower union of the flexible fuel pipe · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB and Artouste IIIB1. Effective Jan 25, 2007 - [AD 2005-26-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-13): In-flight engine shutdown · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Feb 3, 2006 - [AD 2005-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-06): Engine air intake assembly · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Sep 27, 2005 - [AD 2001-12-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-12-19): Electrical Fuel Cock, · Turbomeca Artouste IIB1, Artouste IIC, Artouste IIC1 and 6 more. Effective Jul 26, 2001 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2006-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-04-15) (historical): Fuel pumps · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Mar 14, 2006 - [AD 2002-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-11) (historical): Injection wheel · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Dec 13, 2002 - [AD 2000-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-12) (historical): Smoke Emissions Checks · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Jun 12, 2000 ## Registered aircraft (10) - [N10067](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10067): [Safer Medical Of Mt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAFER%20MEDICAL%20OF%20MT), [Fort Benton, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fort%20Benton), built 1972, S/N 2276 - [N1102](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1102): [Essential Flight Operations LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESSENTIAL%20FLIGHT%20OPERATIONS%20LLC), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), built 1964, S/N 1918-19 - [N238HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N238HA): [High Altitude Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20ALTITUDE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Brewster, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Brewster), built 1976, S/N 2438 - [N315BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315BF): [Lama French Alps Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMA%20FRENCH%20ALPS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1960, S/N 05 - [N315BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315BR): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1982, S/N 2621 - [N316DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316DJ): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1977, S/N 2505 - [N3599D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3599D): [Aero Tech Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20TECH%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Kingstree, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Kingstree), built 1979, S/N 2579 - [N55963](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55963): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1975, S/N 2428 - [N57948](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57948): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), built 1982, S/N 2628 - [N8655](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8655): [Rosenburg Adrian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSENBURG%20ADRIAN), [Laupahoehoe, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Laupahoehoe), built 1970, S/N 1728 ## NTSB investigations (46) 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 ERA26LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA344), Sep 18, 2026: Aerospatiale SA 315 (N238HA), Workmore, GA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR24LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA161), May 27, 2024: Aerospatiale SA315B (N57948), Hildale, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the EGT thermocouples, which resulted in catastrophic overtemperature of the engine and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA027), Oct 19, 2012: Aerospatiale SA315B (N57948), Helena, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure the cyclic and to stop the main rotor system before exiting the helicopter, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail rotor driveshaft. - [NTSB CEN12LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA235), Mar 30, 2012: Eurocopter SA315B (N929JV), Alva, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the current and previous operators to comply with the manufacturer's maintenance procedures for operation in sandy environments, which resulted in turbine case erosion and the subsequent… - [NTSB WPR10LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA452), Sep 7, 2010: Aerospatiale SA315 (N17285), Winters, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DEN07CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA073), Mar 13, 2007: Aerospatiale SA315B (N926JV), Norwood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inflight collision with a bird(s). - [NTSB DEN05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA131), Sep 2, 2005: Aerospatiale SA315B (N220SH), Duchesne, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of control during external load operations for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN02GA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA085), Jul 31, 2002: Aerospatiale SA315B (N3978Y), Estes Park, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's abrupt collective input during water application to a forest fire. Contributing factors were encountering a vortex ring state, the inadvertent settling with power, the low altitude, and… - [NTSB ATL02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA067), Mar 28, 2002: Aerospatiale AS315B (N49525), Hortense, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the engine to main transmission drive shaft due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel. A factor were the trees. - [NTSB DEN01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA125), Jul 17, 2001: Aerospatiale SA315B (N2128Z), Cody, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the turbine assembly due to an over temperature condition. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA038), Mar 24, 2000: Aerospatiale SA315B (N230US), Springfield, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA001), Oct 5, 1998: Aerospatiale SA-315B (N5803J), Big Sky, MT, destroyed. Probable cause: The failure of the ground handlers (chokers) to follow procedures, and separation of the tail rotor system. Contributing factors were incorrect long line hook (size), jamming of the hook release,… - [NTSB LAX98TA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98TA278), Aug 27, 1998: Aerospatiale SA316B (N605RA), Porterville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate in-flight clearance between the bucket and trees resulting in the entanglement/separation of the long line and subsequent impact with and separation of the… - [NTSB FTW98LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA367), Aug 22, 1998: Aerospatiale SA315B (N49525), Naturita, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Partial loss of engine power resulting from heat induced deterioration of the gas generator turbine. Factors were a forced landing in hilly unsuitable terrain containing mature trees. - [NTSB MIA97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA075), Jan 25, 1997: Aerospatiale SA315B (N707EX), Whiteville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment and a false indication of the fuel gauge, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.… - [NTSB FTW96WA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96WA310), Jun 30, 1996: Aerospatiale SA315B (N32074), La Peruanita, Peru, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA017), Oct 18, 1993: Aerospatiale SA-315 (N49511), Beckwourth, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: was the worn collective servo causing a hydraulic lock and not allowing the pilot to lower the collective. This condition caused the main rotor blades rpm to decay. - [NTSB SEA93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA209), Sep 24, 1993: Aerospatiale SA 315B (N351RM), Avery, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL. - [NTSB FTW93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA203), Jul 4, 1993: Aerospatiale SA316B (N3154Y), Snyder, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL THROUGH LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR AUTHORITY. FACTORS WERE HIGH WINDS, HIGH DENSITY… - [NTSB DEN93FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA038), Apr 1, 1993: Aerospatiale SA316B (N3153R), Aspen, CO, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL LOWER MIXING UNIT DUE TO FATIGUE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. - [NTSB SEA90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA158), Aug 7, 1990: Aerospatiale SA315B (N351RM), Cougar, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: LOSS OF POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE ENGINE SPEED GOVERNOR. - [NTSB DEN90FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA115), May 23, 1990: Aerospatiale SA315B (N402AH), La Sal, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SPEED GOVERNOR UNIT DUE TO IMPROPER STORAGE AND/OR INSPECTION OF THE SPEED GOVERNOR UNIT PRIOR TO PLACING IT IN SERVICE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT CARRYING… - [NTSB ANC90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA045), Apr 6, 1990: Aerospatiale SA-315B (N37903), Trading Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SNOW COVERED TERRAIN, ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION OF… - [NTSB SEA87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA092), May 13, 1987: Aerospatiale SA315-D Lama (N47256), Siletz, OR, destroyed - [NTSB DEN85FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA241), Sep 14, 1985: Aerospatiale SA315B (N3836E), Craig, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN85IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85IA025), Nov 11, 1984: Aerospatiale SA-316 Alouette (N9362), Oak City, UT, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DEN85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA004), Oct 5, 1984: Aerospatiale SE316B (N98325), East Glacier, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN84LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA239), Jul 26, 1984: Aerospatiale 316B (N4246), Naturita, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN84FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA106), Mar 13, 1984: Aerospatiale SA-316B (N8655), Story, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN82DA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA159), Aug 9, 1982: Aerospatiale SA-315B (N10067), Afton, WY, destroyed - [NTSB DEN82FTM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM13), Jun 3, 1982: Aerospatiale 315B (N8237), Coalville, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN82DA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA088), Apr 15, 1982: Aerospatiale SA315B (N48089), Thayne, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA117), Mar 22, 1982: Aerospatiale SA316B (N9829C), Near Brideport, CA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN82FTM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM05), Nov 21, 1981: Aerospatle 315B (N47273), Cedar City, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81IA103), Jun 9, 1981: Aerospatial SE3160 (N605RA), Ruidoso, NM, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DEN81FTM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTM07), Jan 22, 1981: Aerospatle SA316B (N10364), Coalville, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA052), Aug 1, 1980: Aerospatial SA315 (N47294), Meeteetse, WY, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN80FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA038), Jun 11, 1980: Alouette SA315B (N10067), Jackson, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM10), Dec 17, 1979: Aerospatle SA315B (N55963), Mill City, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA002), Oct 8, 1979: Aerospatial SA315B (N219RM), Swan Valley, ID, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN79FTM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTM06), Dec 21, 1978: Aerospatial SA315B (N10067), Magna, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FTE91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE91), Aug 22, 1978: Aerospatle SA316B (N4246), Norwood, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78FYM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM32), May 11, 1978: S.N.I.A.S. SA316B (N5954), Portland, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKJ29), Apr 13, 1977: Aerospatle SA315B (N90824), Mcintosh, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76FET41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FET41), Jun 21, 1976: Aerospatle SE3160 (N47256), Medaryville, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUJ97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUJ97), May 21, 1972: S.N.I.A.S. SE3160 (N8656), Mayer, AZ, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (46) 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 20240527017939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240527017939A), May 27, 2024: Aerospatiale SA315B (N57948), Hilldale, UT, Substantial damage. On may 27, 2024, at approximately 0800 mtn, aircraft flew to a local ranch and landed in a field to provide a ride to 3 passengers. Shortly after departure,… - [Accident 20121019025709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121019025709A), Oct 19, 2012: Aerospatiale SA315B (N57948), Helena, OK, Substantial damage. Description: while conducting CFR 133 operations the pilot stated he landed the aircraft into the wind on flat ground to reset a cone that had been blown over… - [Accident 20120330005509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120330005509A), Mar 30, 2012: Eurocopter SA315B (N929JV), Alva, OK, Substantial damage. Pilot was enroute at 300-400' AGL, 1500' MSL, with an external load when the engine quit at N37 03.19, W099 00.59, 0930 CDT, 30 mar 2012. Pilot entered… - [Accident 20100907048869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100907048869A), Sep 7, 2010: Aerospatial SA315B (N17285), Winters, CA, Destroyed. N17285 SA-315-B lama helicopter lost engine power / RPM after take-off climb to transitioning to forward flight. Resulted in the helicopter impacting hard on… - [Accident 20070313002749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070313002749A), Mar 13, 2007: Aerosp SA315B (N926JV), Norwood, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) A bird struck the tail rotor blades of the aircraft in cruise flight. No corrective action planned. - [Accident 20050902019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050902019329A), Sep 2, 2005: Aerosp SA315B (N220SH), Duchesne, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) N220SH, a aerospatiale SA-315-B crashed near Duchesne, Utah approximately 1210 mountain time. The helicopter was performing a 133 operation when the… - [Accident 20020730021349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020730021349A), Jul 30, 2002: Aerosp SA315B (N3978Y), Estespark, CO, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Fatal helicopter accident involving N3978Y, an aerospatiale SA315B lama, at the big elk incident, within arapahoe-roosevelt national forest on July 30,… - [Accident 20020328006069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020328006069A), Mar 28, 2002: Aerosp SA315B (N49525), Nanhunta, GA, No damage. (-23) Shortly after takeoff, at approximately 150 ft altitude, speed between 30 and 40 knots, power to the rotor system was lost. Power started to bleed off.… - [Accident 20010717017939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010717017939A), Jul 17, 2001: Aerosp SA315B (N2128Z), Cody, WY, No damage. (-23) Pilot stated he was in a stabilized hover while his 50 foot line was being attached to a load. He heard two loud pops and started to lose power. He… - [Accident 20000324006329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000324006329A), Mar 24, 2000: N230US, Springfield, GA, No damage. (-23) Notified of accident at approxiamtely 1400 hours on 03/24/00. Traveled from airframe components in garden city, GA to Springfield,GA. The crash site was… - [Accident 19981005028299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981005028299A), Oct 5, 1998: Aerosp SA315B (N5803J), Big Sky, MT, Substantial damage. Helicopter involved in a logging operation and was attempting to lift a log when the wind blew the acft down to the ground with the log still partially… - [Accident 19980827022279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980827022279A), Aug 27, 1998: Aerosp SA316B (N605RA), Porterville, CA, Substantial damage. (.19)On August 27, 1998, at 1545 hours pacific daylight time, an aerospatiale SA316B, N605RA, operated by the U.S. Department of the interior, sustained… - [Accident 19980822021559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980822021559A), Aug 22, 1998: Aerosp SA315B (N49525), Nucla, CO, Substantial damage. Helicopter was either lifting or settling down a power unit when the acft lost power at 200 feet AGL and landed hard on the skids. (-23)the aircraft lost power… - [Accident 19970125000869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970125000869A), Jan 25, 1997: Aerosp SA315B (N707EX), Whiteville, NC, Substantial damage. Lost power on long line bucket spraying. Hard landing. Choped tailboom. Fuel gauge struck at full with tank empty. (-23) helicopter was flying an aerial… - [Incident 19960318021139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960318021139I), Mar 18, 1996: Aerosp SA315B (N3599D), Farmington, NM. Narrative: 2nd class medical 9/25/95. While sling loading to a seismic site about 50 yards ahead of the helicopter, the sling (steel longline) hit a powerline.… - [Accident 19931018039759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931018039759A), Oct 18, 1993: Aerosp SA315B (N49511), Beckwourth, CA, Substantial damage. Heard noise on long lift. Pitched up swung left and right lost rotor RPM. Fell into trees. Collective servo failed. - [Accident 19930924036409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930924036409A), Sep 24, 1993: Aerosp SA315B (N351RM), Avery, ID, Substantial damage. While loading personnel from logging site idlin rotors struck tree stump. Helicopter began spin. Rolled down hills. - [Accident 19930704025859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930704025859A), Jul 4, 1993: Aerosp SA316B (N3154Y), Snyder, TX, Substantial damage. During long line external load ops helicopter descended to impact after dropping load. Setting with power possible. - [Accident 19930401007749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930401007749A), Apr 1, 1993: Aerosp SA316B (N3153R), Aspen, CO, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Flying low. Lost control. Descended into trees. Fatigue failure lower mix in g unit and cracked upper control unit. - [Accident 19900807030939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900807030939A), Aug 7, 1990: Aerosp SA315B (N351RM), Cougar, WA, Destroyed. Lost power while hovering with a sling load of logs. Dropped into trees. Found contamination in speed governor. - [Accident 19900523017119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900523017119A), May 23, 1990: Aerosp SA315B (N402AH), La Sal, UT, Substantial damage. Engine went to flight idle with sling load. Autorotated. Ground crew on load. No 133 license. Speed governor defect - [Accident 19900405007669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900405007669A), Apr 5, 1990: Aerosp SA315B (N37903), Trading Bay, AK, Substantial damage. Encountered whiteout conditions. Got vertigo. Elected to land in snow. Impacted and main rotors chopped tail boom. - [Accident 19870513016029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870513016029A), May 13, 1987: Aerosp SA315B (N47256), Siletz, OR, Destroyed. The helicopter lost control when the lift cable contacted the tail rotor. The load had been improperly secured. - [Accident 19850914044849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850914044849A), Sep 14, 1985: Aerosp SA315B (N3836E), Craig, CO, Destroyed. Noise and flames from engine during external load operation. Found failed turbine section after tree ground impact. - [Incident 19841111075702I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841111075702I), Nov 11, 1984: Aerosp SA316B (N9362), Oak City, UT, Minor damage. Upper left section of cockpit was hit in flight by N5785VS main rotor blade tip. Landed safely. - [Accident 19841005054719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841005054719A), Oct 5, 1984: Aerosp SE3160 (N98325), East Glacier, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing helicopter from hover in mountainous terrain when downdraft caused uncontroled descent. - [Accident 19840726034899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840726034899A), Jul 26, 1984: Aerosp SE3160 (N4246), Naturita, CO, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during autorotation landing. All axial compressor blades had severe erosion. One blade separated. - [Accident 19840313005699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840313005699A), Mar 13, 1984: Aerosp SA316B (N8655), Story, WY, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during autorotation after engine quit from fuel exhaustion. Fuel quanity gauge was inaccurate. - [Incident 19830531046169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830531046169I), May 31, 1983: Aerosp SA316B (N4679), Pensacola, FL, Minor damage. An unoccupied auto rolled into the tail rotor while loading patient on helicopter with rotors idling. - [Accident 19820809035279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820809035279A), Aug 9, 1982: Aerosp SA315B (N10067), Afton, WY, Destroyed. Engine failure on long line operation. Crashed into trees. Engine suffered compressor blade fatigue failure. - [Accident 19820603021059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820603021059A), Jun 3, 1982: Aerosp SA315B (N8237), Coalville, UT, Substantial damage. RPM decayed while maneuvering a sling load. Crashed on a hillside. No engine problem. Governor,fuel control suspected. - [Accident 19820515015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820515015949A), May 15, 1982: Aerosp SA315B (N48089), Thayne, WY, Substantial damage. Tail rotor drive broke at aft bearing during sling load hover. Bearing housing showed rotational elongated wear. - [Accident 19820322004739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820322004739A), Mar 22, 1982: Aerosp SA316B (N9829C), Bridgeport, CA, Destroyed. Helicopter crashed on mountain during hard autorotation landing. - [Accident 19811121074759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811121074759A), Nov 21, 1981: Aerosp SA315B (N47273), Cedar City, UT, Substantial damage. Lost control of helicopter on test runup after maintenance. Lifted off. Struck a truck. Control push pull backwards - [Incident 19810623052439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810623052439I), Jun 23, 1981: Aerosp SA316B (N4995E), Mira Mesa, CA, Minor damage. Za unlatched access door tore off in flight. Mechanic failed to fasten. Pilot failed to check. - [Incident 19810609071879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810609071879I), Jun 9, 1981: Aerosp SE3160 (N605RA), Ruidoso, NM, Minor damage. Helicopter settled back into ground after takeoff. Possible density altitude problem. - [Accident 19810122001389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810122001389A), Jan 22, 1981: Aerosp SA316B (N10364), Coalville, UT, Substantial damage. Lost tail rotor control on landing hover. Hit wires and fence. Found tail rotor stack bearing failure. - [Accident 19800801090309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800801090309A), Aug 1, 1980: Aerosp SA315B (N47294), Meeteetse, WY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot attempted takeoff in turbulent conditions and crashed on slope in immediate vicinity. - [Accident 19800611082999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611082999A), Jun 11, 1980: Aerosp SA315B (N10067), Jackson, WY, Substantial damage. Compressor stall, engine fire during high altitude hover. Crash landed. Sand and dirt ingestion eroded vanes. - [Accident 19791217035829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791217035829A), Dec 17, 1979: Aerosp SA315B (N55963), Mill City, OR, Substantial damage. Hovering external load helicopter main rotor hit ground vehicle. Pilot misjudged clearance. - [Accident 19791008030579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791008030579A), Oct 8, 1979: Aerosp SA315B (N219RM), Swan Valley, ID, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Helicopter carrying 150 ft long cable caught cable in tree. Possible pilot incapacitation. - [Accident 19781221041729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781221041729A), Dec 21, 1978: Snias SA330J (N10067), Magna, UT, Substantial damage - [Accident 19780822025779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780822025779A), Aug 22, 1978: Aerosp SE3160 (N4246), Norwood, CO, Substantial damage. Mountain slope. Aerial survey - [Accident 19780511016029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780511016029A), May 11, 1978: Aerosp SA316C (N5954), Portland, OR, Substantial damage. Front compressor bearing failed. - [Accident 19770413009449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770413009449A), Apr 13, 1977: Aerosp SA315B (N90824), Mcintosh, AL, Substantial damage. One valve in fuel control partly stuck. Black flakes found in fuel. - [Accident 19760621016689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760621016689A), Jun 21, 1976: Aerosp SA315B (N47256), Medaryville, IN, Substantial damage. 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