- Manufacturer (registry)
- AEROSPATIALE
- Model
- AS350 B2 ECUREUIL
- Registry code
- 8680813
- Registered
- 21 aircraft
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats
- 6
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSH9EU
- 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 · 43
| 1983 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
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 · 21
N178EHChristian Rouleau LLC · Hypoluxo, FLN187EHBristow LLC · Lake Charles, LAN1883HHelijet Ventures LLC · Kalispell, MT
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NTSB investigations · 14
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 8 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN21LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Yukon, OKThe pilot receiving instruction’s untimely and unidentified inadvertent activation of the hydraulic cut-off switch, which turned off the hydraulic system while the helicopter was at slow airspeed followed by a rapid power increase, which resulted in a loss of…NTSB GAA19CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach to landing on a ridge and his failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain, which resulted in a tail rotor strike.NTSB CEN19LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the hover operation while his view was obstructed due to the fogged-over windshield.NTSB GAA18CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Yakutat, AKThe helicopter’s movement during startup in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the main rotor striking the tailboom.NTSB ERA11LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B2 · Camden, SCThe instructor pilot did not maintain adequate helicopter control while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · El Paso, TXThe pilot's loss of situational awareness resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the hazards of a low-contrast area while using night vision goggles.NTSB ANC09LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 E · Haines, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions.NTSB CEN09CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS350 · Vermillion 229The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known obstruction. Contributing to the accident was the location/placement of lightning rods in the landing zone.NTSB DFW06TA054Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-B2 · Eagle Pass, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the unmarked transmission lines. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention while monitoring ground activity.NTSB FTW02FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B2 · Roswell, NMThe seizing of the cyclic control for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude for the pilot to regain control of the helicopter.NTSB LAX01MA272Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · Meadview, AZThe pilot’s loss of control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC99LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350B-2 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, snow-covered terrain, and self-induced pressure to continue the search.NTSB ANC98FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-B2 · Juneau, AKThe failure of both command pilots to maintain an adequate lookout to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow published advisory procedures to monitor/issue position reports on the…NTSB FTW94FA224Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 350B-2 · Granite, COFailure of the pilot to assure main rotor clearance from sloping terrain while in a hover. The terrain condition was a related factor.
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FAA incident reports · 18
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20210512008989AAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Yukon, OKAt approximately 1450 the aircraft departed for will rogers airport (kokc) for a series of training maneuvers at/near e. Page municipal airport (krce). Arrived at Page airport at 1500. After several training maneuvers the aircraft landed on runway 35L. At…Accident 20190427003489AAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Juneau, AKOn April 27, 2019, N288CH, an Aerospatiale AS350-B2, was substantially damaged when the tail rotor struck terrain during a landing on top of a mountain approximately 9 miles north east of Juneau international airport. Weather conditions at the time of the…Accident 20190111000189AAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Ponca City, OKThe flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 as an aircraft repositioning flight, visual flight rules. The pilot and one cabin crewmember were not injured as a result of this accident. There was no post-crash fire. There was no indications of any airframe or…
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
STCs that may be installed · 10
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SR09139RCInstallation of an air medical system.STC SR01486NYInstallation of Spacecam RAMS camera mount.STC SR01058LAInstallation of a camera mount system.STC SH7328SW-DRelocation of aircraft dataplate.STC SR01411NYInstallation of OSAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator.STC SR00831LAInstallation of Apical Emergency float kit, p/n 20416.STC SR01441ATInstallation of Ultra Media Camera System.STC SR00491AT-DInstallation and operation of a Tyler Camera mount systems nose camera mount.STC SH4970SWInstallation of Marathon TCA or TSP 1735 battery.STC SH5050NMInstallation of Tyler middle mount camera system in aft compartment of Aerospatiale AS-350 and AS-355 Series helicopters.
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The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
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