Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8680815

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROSPATIALE
Model
AS 365 N2 DAUPHIN
Registry code
8680815
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
14
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH10EU
Holder
Airbus Helicopters

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 11

1990Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 11 aircraft
19901
19917
19923

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 5

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680815')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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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 ('8680815')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20140525006799AAerospatiale AS 365 N2 Dauphin · Constantine, MIWhile approaching the high school parking lot being used in this case as a landing site to pick up a patient, upon reaching treetop level the descent rate started to accelerate toward the ground. A review of the video appeared that the pilot was unable to…May 25, 2014 · N365WM · Substantial damageIncident 20100401033339IAerospatial AS 365 N2 D · Linden, NJThe helicopter landed gear up at Linden Airport, (kldj), Linden, NJ. The pilot in command (PIC) stated while entering the traffic pattern he was distracted from his landing sequence check by another aircraft landing at the airport.Apr 1, 2010 · N886TW · Minor damageIncident 20090313004479IAerosp AS365N2 · Linden, NJ(-23) Per the pilot's attached statement: "while on a ground run in front of the hangar at idle all systems were working properly without any lights. Suddenly the landing gear light illuminated and the right gear down and locked light turned off. I…Mar 13, 2009 · N886TW · Substantial damageAccident 20031227033539AAerosp AS365N2 · Santa Fe, NM(-23) On December 27, 2003, at 1545 MST, a aerospatiale dauphin, N291LL, registered to business aircraft leasing inc., and operated by aerowest helicopters, struck an aircraft hangar with it's main rotor blade while taxiing at Santa Fe airport, Santa Fe, new…Dec 27, 2003 · N291LL · DestroyedIncident 20010831028009IAerosp AS365N2 · Hershey, PA(-23) While at cruise flight altitude 3000' MSL engine oil temperature #1 was noted as full scale depletion. No oil temperature light instrumentation and other parameters were normal. Declared emergency and returned to Hershey medical center, and landed…Aug 31, 2001 · N291LLIncident 20010828027999IAerosp AS365N2 · Ft Indiantown, PA(-23) Aircraft experienced smoke and fumes in cabin and cockpit during cruise flight. Uneventful precautionary landing completed at Muir Aaf (kmui). Maintenance inspection found a defective medical air pump. Pump replaced and aircraft returned to service. SDR…Aug 28, 2001 · N291LLIncident 20000930031979IAerosp AS365N2 · Pittsburgh, PA(-23)While ground taxing the aircraft, the pilot became distracted and allowed the main rotors to strike the hanger doors. Debris from the contact also damaged on EC135 helicopter that was parked on the ramp.Sep 30, 2000 · N915ME · Substantial damageIncident 19920305012029IAerosp SA365N · Elizabethtown, KYPilot made a hard landing. Aircraft sustained minor damage.Mar 5, 1992 · N291LL · Minor damageIncident 19911229063309IAerosp AS365N2 · Bedford, MILanding at auto accident. Downwash caused plastic sheet enter rotor system tail rotor shroud. Damaged rotor bladesDec 29, 1991 · N365WM · Minor damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('8680815')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'AS365N2DAUPHIN' AND m.code NOT IN ('8680815')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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