# NTSB investigations: 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. - [NTSB CEN20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA273.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N708AC · Destroyed > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA12FA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA563.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · West Windsor, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N58020 · Substantial damage > Disconnection 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 WPR12LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA125.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Makakilo City, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N101MZ · Substantial damage > A 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 CEN10CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA545.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N5802W · Substantial damage > The helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA03FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA120.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · Madison, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N217ES · Substantial damage > The 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 ATL02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA062.md): Eurocopter France AS355 F1 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N355D · Substantial damage > The 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 FTW02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA006.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · Rosebud, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2001 · N911BB · Substantial damage > The 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 LAX01LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA283.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Vinton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N53LH · Substantial damage > The 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 LAX00MA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00MA273.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Kahului, Maui, HI · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N510TG · Destroyed > The 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 NYC99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA059.md): Aerospatiale 355 · Toledo, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N355MF · Destroyed > The 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 NYC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA009.md): Aerospatiale AS-355 · Jonesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N5787A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. - [NTSB FTW90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA060.md): Aerospatiale AS355F-1 · High Island Ao6 · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1990 · N5791N · Destroyed > Undetermined due to the lack of physical evidence. - [NTSB FTW89FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA159.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Houma, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N5796P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The 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 LAX86MA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA309.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1986 · N57967 · Destroyed > The 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 LAX86MA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA268.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N5796T · Substantial damage > The 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 FTW85LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA111.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F-1 · Sabine Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1985 · N5796A · Substantial damage > While 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 FTW83IA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA279.md): Aerospatiale AS 355 F · High Island 582 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N5796A · No damage > Acft 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… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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