Aerospatiale AS 355F1
NTSB investigations · 17
Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8680810')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8680810')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN20LA273Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale AS355 · Rifle, COA loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA12FA563Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · West Windsor, NJDisconnection of the upper rod end from the fore/aft servo due to severely worn threads, which resulted in a loss of control and separation of a main rotor blade during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance procedures and…NTSB WPR12LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Makakilo City, HIA partial loss of engine power while maneuvering over rough/uneven terrain that was precipitated by the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade as a result of high-cycle fatigue.NTSB CEN10CA545Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, COThe helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA03FA120Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · Madison, FLThe pilot in command's diverted attention and loss of control while attempting to takeoff, which resulted in the main rotor blades being dragged, and the helicopter rolling over.NTSB ATL02FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS355 F1 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to follow operating procedures and, experienced spatial disorientation while attempting a night landing to an offshore platform. A factor was a dark night.NTSB FTW02LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · Rosebud, TXThe pilots impairment due to drugs. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB LAX01LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Vinton, CAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which caused "brown-out" conditions during departure liftoff and resulted in loss of control of the helicopter.NTSB LAX00MA273Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Kahului, Maui, HIThe pilot's inadequate decision by which he continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was…NTSB NYC99LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 355 · Toledo, OHThe pilot's decision to continue the flight which resulted in inadvertent flight into IMC, and the subsequent spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor in the accident was the inaccuracy of the weather forecast.NTSB NYC95LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355 · Jonesville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.NTSB FTW90LA060Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F-1 · High Island Ao6Undetermined due to the lack of physical evidence.NTSB FTW89FA159Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Houma, LAThe failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft (inadequate visual lookout). A probable factor was: failure of either pilot to issue a traffic advisory.NTSB LAX86MA309Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Morgan City, LAThe plt flew to a nearby arpt to practice takeoffs & lndgs. He rprtd that after 3 lndgs 'out of a hover,' he returned to the departure heliport & lndd again from a hover. Drg touchdown, the helicopter bgn to rock fm side to side & enteredground resonance. The…NTSB LAX86MA268Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Galveston, TXThe plt rprtd that while apchg an oil drilling platform for a lndg, he observed the main rotor blades go out of track about 8 to 10 inches. He also rprtd the helicopter developed a 1:1 vertical vibration. Drg the lndg, the helicopter entered into ground…NTSB FTW85LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F-1 · Sabine Pass, TXWhile en route at an alt of 500 to 700 ft, the #1 eng spooled down. The plt secured the #1 eng & turned back toward the heliport to make a single eng landing. However, he could not maintain level flt & the rotor RPM began dropping. The plt noted that the #2…NTSB FTW83IA279Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355 F · High Island 582Acft developed a severe vertical vibration and made a precautionary landing. Fatigue cracks were found which originated in a corrosion pit located in an area of chipped paint which had been covered with a coat of primer contrary to Aerospatiale service…
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