# FAA incident reports: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 A list on [Aerospatiale AS 355F1](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20200711011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200711011209A.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Rifle, CO · Jul 11, 2020 · N708AC · Destroyed > According to the crewmember, the aircraft was in a hover for a few seconds while trying to decide which power line to observe. The aircraft started to sway left and right and then began rotating nose left. According to an eyewitness, the aircraft entered into… - [Accident 20120915021309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120915021309A.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · West Windsor, NJ · Sep 15, 2012 · N58020 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On September 15, 2012, about 1200 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale as 355F1, N58020, operated by analar corporation, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following an in-flight separation of the rotorhead near West Windsor, new jersey. The commercial… - [Accident 20120302003389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120302003389A.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Makakilo, HI · Mar 2, 2012 · N101MZ · Substantial damage > On March 2, 2012, at approximately 1530, N101MZ was being operated by rogers helicopters (cucl) under 14 CFR § 133 and was conducting a external load operation in the area of Makakilo, oahu, Hawaii. The pilot had picked up a load of approximately 300 pounds… - [Accident 20100917044559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100917044559A.md): Aerospatial AS 355F1 · Manatou Springs, CO · Sep 17, 2010 · N5802W · Substantial damage > On September 17, 2010 ar aprx 0700, ac N5802W an AS355 helicopter impacted the terrain aprx one mile sw of the summit of pikes peak, CO at 14000' MSL. The aircraft was substantially damaged. Four sob's. all received minor injuries. VFR flight rules prevailed. - [Incident 20031217035799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031217035799I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Dec 17, 2003 · N69TL > (-23) The pilot stated that on December 17, 2003 at approximately 16:27 he was the pilot in command of AS-355-F1, N69TL, en route to jfk airport when encountered inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions and heavy fog in vicinity of the robert moses… - [Accident 20030611015409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030611015409A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Madison, FL · Jun 11, 2003 · N217ES · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 11, 2003, at 1329 local time, an aerospatiale AS-335-F1 helicopter, N217ES, registered to banc one leasing corp., and operated by cj systems aviation group, as a 135 aeromedical flight, crashed while attempting to take off from a football field… - [Accident 20020308003029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020308003029A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Savannah, GA · Mar 8, 2002 · N355D · No damage · 2 fatal > (.19) On March 8, 2002, at 2000 eastern standard time, a Eurocopter AS355/F1, N355D, registered and operated by sk logistics, inc., ditched 45 miles east off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, in the atlantic ocean, while maneuvering for an approach to an… - [Incident 20011206034189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011206034189I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Lompoc, CA · Dec 6, 2001 · N349AA · Substantial damage > (-23) On 12/06/01 at approximately 0830 the commercial pilot landed the AS-355 helicopter on a cement "pad" at point conception, CA. This "pad", which had been used by this pilot in this helicopter several times a year for the past 14 years, is located on a… - [Accident 20011007032419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011007032419A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Fallscounty, TX · Oct 7, 2001 · N911BB · No damage > (-23) On October 7, 2001, at approximately 2253 CDT, N911BB, a AS-355-F1 operated by southwest helicopters, a 14 CFR part 135 EMS company, crash landed off-airport in the vicinity of rosebud Texas. The aircraft was operating during a 14 CFR 91 leg. The… - [Accident 20010818022649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010818022649A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Vinton, CA · Aug 18, 2001 · N53LH · Substantial damage > (.19) On August 18, 2001, at 1432 hours pacific daylight time, an aerospatiale as 355F1 helicopter, N53LH, rolled onto its side and came to rest during takeoff at a remote location, 22 miles northwest of reno, Nevada. The commercial certificated pilot, two… - [Accident 20000721012909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000721012909A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Kahului, HI · Jul 21, 2000 · N510TG · No damage · 7 fatal > (-23) Pilot flew into clouds, started to descend, impacted with mountain. - [Accident 19990212001329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990212001329A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Toledo, OH · Feb 12, 1999 · N355MF · Destroyed > St. vincent's hospital air ambulance (aerospatiale AS-355 F1 helicopter) was on it's third attempted take-off from the hospital (it had returned twice previously due to adverse weather) requested an IFR clearance and was issued a transponder code. The pilot… - [Incident 19980716026149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980716026149I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Kahului, HI · Jul 16, 1998 · N811DB · Minor damage > While at the Kahului heliport, observed aircraft landing with left engine cowling flapping in the wind. After engine shut down, found engine cowling forward latching mechanism torn completely off, including part of the engine cowling door skin. Also, the rear… - [Incident 19950622027589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950622027589I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Lafayette, LA · Jun 22, 1995 · N5774M > Yaw on takeoff. Chip light on. NR1 engine oil pressure zero. Flew to base. Both chip detectors covered with metal - [Incident 19950223009059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950223009059I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Feb 23, 1995 · N5796T · Minor damage > Narrative: about two miles east of west cameron 280, Gulf Of Mexico, the aircraft yawed to the right and a metal-to-metal noise could be heard. The pilot lowered the collective (power) and checked the engine instruments. The no. 2 engine torque was "0", and… - [Incident 19950203007699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950203007699I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Intracoastal Ci, LA · Feb 3, 1995 · N5793Y > Narrative: on final approach to an offshore platform, the no. 1 engine fire warning light illuminated. No sign of a fire was found after the engines were shut down. Maintenance found a loose pin in a cannon plug. The problem was corrected, and the aircraft… - [Incident 19950113005019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950113005019I.md): Aerosp AS355E · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Jan 13, 1995 · N372E · No damage > Narrative: while in cruise flight and enroute to an offshore platform, the no. 1 engine failed. The pilot secured the failed engine and continued on to the planned destination. The pilot executed a single-engine approach and landing to the platform without… - [Accident 19941015034889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941015034889A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Jonesville, VA · Oct 15, 1994 · N5787A · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft struck powerlines while conducting aerial application. Crashed in a field. - [Incident 19940715034609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940715034609I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Jul 15, 1994 · N57936 · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot stated that, while in cruise flight over the Gulf Of Mexico, he felt a slight yaw in the aircraft and heard a thump. The pilot diverted the aircraft to an offshore platform located approximately two miles from the point of the incident… - [Incident 19940623027629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940623027629I.md): Snias AS350B · Amarillo, TX · Jun 23, 1994 · N911NW · Minor damage > Struck wire on takeoff from a highway. Made immediate landing. Minor main rotor damage. - [Incident 19940508023509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940508023509I.md): Aerosp AS355F · Patterson, LA · May 8, 1994 · N57936 · Minor damage > Right engine cowling departed helicopter on approach. Damage to rotors. Cowling and support bar cracked. - [Incident 19900518030059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900518030059I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · May 18, 1990 · N5802T · Minor damage > Oil pressure fluctuating. Forced landing on water. Vent oil line had come lose. - [Incident 19900419023649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900419023649I.md): Aerosp AS355E · New Orleans, LA · Apr 19, 1990 · N5787T > Smoke in cockpit during engine cool down prior to shutdown. Found shorted wires on DC power distribution panel. - [Incident 19900314016409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900314016409I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Mar 14, 1990 · N5802W > Blew a parked helicopter off of an offshore heliport while attempting to land in high winds. - [Accident 19900123001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900123001969A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexicol, LA · Jan 23, 1990 · N5791N · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Helicopter became missing 20 miles offshore. Pieces of wreckage found. IMC in area. VFR equipped only. - [Accident 19890903033631A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890903033631A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Houma, LA · Sep 3, 1989 · N5796P · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Climbed and collided with N24516 that was at cruise flight and had made a avoidence manuever. Both fell to ground. - [Incident 19890728047179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890728047179I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Houma, LA · Jul 28, 1989 · N5793Y > NR1 engine failure inflight. Successful single engine landing. Fuel control spur gear shaft assembly had failed. - [Incident 19890718050819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890718050819I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Jul 18, 1989 · N5791M · Minor damage > During final stages of the approach to land the tail rotor struck the safety fence. - [Incident 19890610047009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890610047009I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Houma, LA · Jun 10, 1989 · N5775Y > Severe rotor vibration. Precautionary landing on road. Had spherical bearing failure. - [Incident 19890605041009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890605041009I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Jun 5, 1989 · N5793Z · Minor damage > Aircraft yawed on takeoff. Returned. Found oil cooler fan cowling missing. Latches had failed. - [Incident 19890521038989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890521038989I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Abbeville, LA · May 21, 1989 · N5793Y · Minor damage > Loud bang in cruise. Precautionary landing. Lower part of right transmission cowling missing. Damaged rotorblades. - [Incident 19890408031179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890408031179I.md): Aerosp AS355E · New Orleans, LA · Apr 8, 1989 · N5787T > Left engine fire warning came on. Secured engine and landed. Found a broken wire in warning system. - [Incident 19890303017989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890303017989I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Mar 3, 1989 · N5797G > Left engine fire warning light and slight yaw. Reduced power. Made a precautionary landing. Compressor blade failed - [Incident 19890201022789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890201022789I.md): Aerosp AS355F · Port Fourchon, LA · Feb 1, 1989 · N5787E · Minor damage > Vibration during climb. Slowed, descended, then returned. Found cowling damage and lower half of cowling missing. - [Incident 19890118008609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890118008609I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Lafayette, LA · Jan 18, 1989 · N57906 · Minor damage > Lost anti torque control during cruise. Landed with minor damage. Found a failed tail rotor spider plate assembly. - [Incident 19870511023459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870511023459I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Houma, LA · May 11, 1987 · N5796S · Minor damage > Main rotor blade struck a wire near hover termination. Pilot repositioned aircraft after inspecting damage. - [Accident 19860718034609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860718034609A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Morgan City, LA · Jul 18, 1986 · N57967 · Destroyed > The helicopter disintegrated from ground resonance on landing. 3 gearbox support bars showed fatigue fractures. - [Accident 19860618087109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860618087109A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · High Island, TX · Jun 18, 1986 · N5796T · Substantial damage > The helicopter experienced ground resonance while landing on an oil rig. Transmission support tube fatigue cracked. - [Incident 19851114064459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851114064459I.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Cameron, LA · Nov 14, 1985 · N5802B · Minor damage > Tail rotor struck safety fence during landing on offshore rig. - [Incident 19850911061479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850911061479I.md): Aerosp AS355E · Marsh Island, LA · Sep 11, 1985 · N5787T > Oil pressure fluctuated and torque dropped in cruise. Chip detector light came on. Safe landing. Engine changed. - [Accident 19850204059109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850204059109A.md): Aerosp AS355F1 · Sabine Pass, TX · Feb 4, 1985 · N5796A · Substantial damage > Lost power on one engine followed by drop of rotor RPM and overtemp on other. Hard landing. Engine air inlet icing. - [Incident 19830714036849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830714036849I.md): Aerosp AS355F · Morgan City, LA · Jul 14, 1983 · N57967 · Minor damage > Loud bang after takeoff. Returned and landed. Left engine cowling came loose. Damaged rotor blades. - [Incident 19830612074399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830612074399I.md): Aerosp AS355F · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Jun 12, 1983 · N5796A > Severe vertical vibration. Made precautionary landing. Found cracks in main rotor mast. Area had been repainted. - [Incident 19830531040129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830531040129I.md): Aerosp AS355F · West Cameron 52, LA · May 31, 1983 · N5789Y · Minor damage > Tail rotor blade contacted the outer pipe support of the safety net during landing approach. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680810') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1/incidents --- 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.