# Aerospatiale AS 355 F ECUREUIL - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8680806 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPATIALE - Model: AS 355 F ECUREUIL - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 7 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H11EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H11EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Airbus Helicopters - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355-f-ecureuil Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N355MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355MT): [Analar Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANALAR%20CORP), [Princeton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Princeton), built 1982, S/N 5153 ## NTSB investigations (13) 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 FTW99FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA001), Oct 5, 1998: Aerospatiale AS-355-F1 (N5792H), Vermilion 331, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft during cruise flight. Factors were the failure of both pilots to use a known safety advisory recommendation and the failure of both… - [NTSB NYC97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA058), Mar 5, 1997: Aerospatiale AS-355F (N101UC), Washington, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The malfunction of a cyclic servo which resulted in a cyclic hard over at a hover. - [NTSB SEA92LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA029), Oct 29, 1991: Aerospatiale AS355F1 (N101UC), Billings, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE UNLATCHING AND SUBSEQUENT OPENING INFLIGHT OF THE LEFT-REAR ENGINE COWL DOOR. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO EXECUTE THE MANUFACTURER'S… - [NTSB LAX89FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA136), Mar 26, 1989: Aerospatiale AS-355-F (N84MH), Bear Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING A SLOW SPEED, DOWNWIND APPROACH TO A HIGH ALTITUDE STOLPORT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: HIGH… - [NTSB FTW89FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA013), Nov 4, 1988: Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 (N355EH), W. Cameron 617, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH OCCURRED WHEN THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT EXPERIENCED A FATIGUE INDUCED MATERIAL FAILURE AND TAIL ROTOR THRUST WAS LOST. EVIDENCE INDICATED THAT THE SHAFT WAS… - [NTSB ATL88IA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA171), May 13, 1988: Aerospatiale AS-355-F (N101UC), Reidsville, NC, incident, minor damage - [NTSB FTW87FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA203), Aug 19, 1987: Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 (N359E), Ship Shoal 214c, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL85FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA234), Aug 4, 1985: Aerospatiale AS-355F (N299FE), Chamblee, GA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW84LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA314), Jul 20, 1984: Aerospatiale AS-355F (N240US), El Paso, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA265), May 30, 1984: Aerospatiale AS 355 F Ecureuil (N5777J), Venice, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW84FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA189), Apr 5, 1984: Aerospatiale AS 355F (N5791Z), W Cameron 540, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB FTW84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA107), Jan 4, 1984: Aerospatiale AS-355F (N5792X), Morgan City, LA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX84FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA095), Dec 7, 1983: Aerospatiale AS 355F (N57901), Black Mountain, NV, destroyed, 3 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (20) 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 19981005028219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981005028219A), Oct 5, 1998: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5792H), Damage unknown, 1 fatal. Air taxi collided in mid air with N403PH, a petroleum helicopter air taxi, N5792H is assumed to have been destroyed and the pilot suffered fatal inj. (-23)… - [Incident 19980609030389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980609030389I), Jun 9, 1998: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5775H), Gulf Mexico, LA, Minor damage. On June 9, 1998, at 1015 central daylight time (CDT), an aerospatiale, AS-355-F1, helicopter, N5775H, owned and operated by air logistics l.l.c. experienced a… - [Accident 19970305002189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970305002189A), Mar 5, 1997: Aerosp AS355F (N101UC), Washington, PA, Substantial damage. Maintenance flight, repositioned to heli pad. Applied collected pitch for takeoff, rolled onto left side. (.19) on March 5, 1997, at 1215 eastern standard… - [Incident 19960125002789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960125002789I), Jan 25, 1996: Aerosp AS355F1 (N101UC), Monongahela, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: while practicing simulated single engine landings (run on) forward portion of port skid tube (from forward crosstube forward) separated from… - [Accident 19950531017749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950531017749A), May 31, 1995: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5781D), Lost Hills, CA, Substantial damage. Night landing to pickup patient at site. Got too slow and high sink. Lost light reference. Impacted. Rolled over. - [Incident 19941220046009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941220046009I), Dec 20, 1994: Aerosp AS355F1 (N101UC), Pittsburgh, PA. Heard loud bang enroute diverted to Pittsburgh. Cargo doors separated. Indicates door not secured prior to flight. - [Accident 19911028054699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911028054699A), Oct 28, 1991: Aerosp AS355F (N101UC), Billings, MT, Substantial damage. Engine service door opened in flight. Was severed by contact with main rotors. Crew unaware. Bulletin not complied. - [Incident 19910925048339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910925048339I), Sep 25, 1991: Aerosp AS355F (N101UC), Billings, MT. Right engine fire warning after takeoff. Precautionary landing. Repaired broken wire at fire detector terminal. - [Incident 19901211063839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901211063839I), Dec 11, 1990: Aerosp AS355F (N5775H), Houma, LA. NR1 engine power loss. Landed safely. Rotary actuator had electrically failed internally. - [Incident 19900612034639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900612034639I), Jun 12, 1990: Aerosp AS355F (N5775H), Houma, LA. NR1 engine failure. Single engine landing at destination. Spur adapter shaft had sheared. - [Incident 19900416023639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900416023639I), Apr 16, 1990: Aerosp AS355F (N5773X), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Minor damage. Airframe vibration. Precautionary landing on platform. Tiedown strap trailed from cargo area when door latch failed - [Accident 19890326004639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890326004639A), Mar 26, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N84MH), Bear Valley, CA, Substantial damage. Lost tail rotor authority descending at slow speed for landing. Tried go around. Snow caused whiteout. - [Accident 19881104049389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881104049389A), Nov 4, 1988: Aerosp AS355F (N355EH), West Cameron, LA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Tail rotor drive shaft snapped at takeoff hover. Loss control,spun into water at high impact. - [Incident 19880512015299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880512015299I), May 12, 1988: Aerosp AS355F (N101UC), Reidsville, NC, Minor damage. Tail rotor assembly separated at the gear box in flight. Made safe autorotation. Inadequate service inspections. - [Accident 19870819046869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870819046869A), Aug 19, 1987: Aerosp AS355F (N359E), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Substantial damage. Lost tailrotor control on liftoff from Gulf helipad. Activated floats late rolled over. Tailrotor shaft failed. - [Accident 19850804036039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850804036039A), Aug 4, 1985: Aerosp AS355F (N299FE), Chamblee, GA, Destroyed. Chip detectors came on after takeoff. Autorotative hard landing. Maintenance had disconnected torque sensors. - [Accident 19840719036519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840719036519A), Jul 19, 1984: Aerosp AS355F (N240US), El Paso, TX, Substantial damage. Lost control during aerial taxi for landing. Was unable to check descent. Thunderstorm overhead and servere gusts. - [Accident 19840530026409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840530026409A), May 30, 1984: Aerosp AS355F (N5777J), Venice, LA, Substantial damage. Landed on a mud surface to check a seat belt outside door. Began to sink in mud. Tried to liftoff and rolled over. - [Accident 19840104000209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840104000209A), Jan 4, 1984: Aerosp AS355F (N5792X), Morgan City, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Impacted the glassy water of a lake while flying low in fog and haze. Should have been at 500 ft or above in clear. - [Accident 19831207063309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831207063309A), Dec 7, 1983: Aerosp AS355F (N57901), Black Mountain, NV, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain. Unsecured engine cowl door tore off hit throttle causing N2 zero thrust. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SR00136BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00136BO): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. SmartCycle Twin Engine Monitoring System, Part No. CYCLE-K-010-4 for AS355N and 5 for AS355E, AS355-F, AS355-F1 and AS355F2. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. Lists AS355 Series - [STC SR01403NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01403NY): Installation of AVCAN VidTracker 2000 using C.J. Roberts & Associates Manual 7969-7, Installation, Removal and Maintenance Instructions for ASC Avcan VidTracker 2000. Does not include connection or installation of electric power cables, shelving, nor operation of unit. ASC AVCAN Systems Corporation. Lists AS355 Series - [STC SR00831LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00831LA): Installation of Apical Emergency float kit, p/n 20416. Apical Industries Inc. Lists AS355 Series - [STC SR00491AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00491AT-D): Installation and operation of a Tyler Camera mount systems nose camera mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists AS355 Series - [STC SH4971SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4971SW): Installation of TCA or TSP 1735 Marathon battery. Marathon Power Tech Co. Lists AS355 Series - [STC SH5050NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5050NM): Installation of Tyler middle mount camera system in aft compartment of Aerospatiale AS-350 and AS-355 Series helicopters. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists AS355 Series - [STC SH3599SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3599SW): Installation of ASI-3900 litter. Aero Seats, Inc. Lists AS355 Series - [STC SH5901SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5901SW): Installation of courtesy lights. Ballew Robert C. 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