# Aerospatiale AS350 B2 ECUREUIL - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8680813 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPATIALE - Model: AS350 B2 ECUREUIL - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 6 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Airbus Helicopters - Registered aircraft: 21 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as350-b2-ecureuil Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (21) - [N178EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178EH): [Christian Rouleau LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTIAN%20ROULEAU%20LLC), [Hypoluxo, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hypoluxo), built 1989, S/N 2264 - [N187EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187EH): [Bristow LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTOW%20LLC), [Lake Charles, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Charles), built 1994, S/N 2839 - [N1883H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1883H): [Helijet Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIJET%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1996, S/N 1883 - [N193EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N193EH): [Bristow LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTOW%20LLC), [Lake Charles, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Charles), S/N 2599 - [N249GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N249GS): [Pau Hana Enterprises LLC Series III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAU%20HANA%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC%20SERIES%20III), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1988, S/N 2167 - [N288CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288CH): [Coastal Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1990, S/N 2383 - [N292LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N292LF): [Discovery Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DISCOVERY%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1987, S/N 2042 - [N355FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355FS): [Discovery Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DISCOVERY%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1988, S/N 2095 - [N356NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N356NS): [Northstar Trekking LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHSTAR%20TREKKING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1991, S/N 2582 - [N395NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N395NS): [Northstar Trekking LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHSTAR%20TREKKING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1991, S/N 2587 - [N398NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N398NS): [Northstar Trekking LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHSTAR%20TREKKING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1989, S/N 2194 - [N399NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N399NS): [Northstar Trekking LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHSTAR%20TREKKING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1991, S/N 2505 - [N450CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N450CC): [Hosking Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOSKING%20AVIATION%20INC), [Bountiful, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Bountiful), built 1983, S/N 1682 - [N522SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N522SC): [South Coast Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20COAST%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Fullerton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fullerton), built 1985, S/N 1878 - [N605T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605T): [Temsco Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEMSCO%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1988, S/N 2144 - [N6096R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6096R): [Helistream Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELISTREAM%20INC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1990, S/N 2417 - [N842BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N842BP): [US Department Of Homeland Security](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20HOMELAND%20SECURITY), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1987, S/N 2037 - [N843BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N843BP): [US Department Of Homeland Security](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20HOMELAND%20SECURITY), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1987, S/N 2046 - [N916AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N916AM): [Elt Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELT%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Cottonwood, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Cottonwood), built 1990, S/N 2404 - [N963SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N963SA): [Saf Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAF%20LTD), [Lihue, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Lihue), built 1995, S/N 2855 - [N972BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N972BH): [Black Mountain Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20MOUNTAIN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boulder City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Boulder%20City), built 1994, S/N 2804 ## NTSB investigations (14) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN21LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA216), May 12, 2021: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil (N841BP), Yukon, OK, destroyed. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB GAA19CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA233), Apr 28, 2019: Aerospatiale AS350 (N288CH), Juneau, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 CEN19LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA068), Jan 11, 2019: Aerospatiale AS350 (N346AE), Ponca City, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the hover operation while his view was obstructed due to the fogged-over windshield. - [NTSB GAA18CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA289), May 18, 2018: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil (N288CH), Yakutat, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter’s movement during startup in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the main rotor striking the tailboom. - [NTSB ERA11LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA278), May 3, 2011: Aerospatiale AS350B2 (N916AM), Camden, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor pilot did not maintain adequate helicopter control while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN10FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA113), Feb 6, 2010: Aerospatiale AS350 (N157BC), El Paso, TX, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB ANC09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA031), Apr 13, 2009: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 E (N208CH), Haines, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions. - [NTSB CEN09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA127), Jan 12, 2009: Eurocopter AS350 (N193EH), Vermillion 229, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 DFW06TA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06TA054), Jan 12, 2006: Aerospatiale AS350-B2 (N840BP), Eagle Pass, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the unmarked transmission lines. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention while monitoring ground activity. - [NTSB FTW02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA017), Oct 19, 2001: Aerospatiale AS350B2 (N111DT), Roswell, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The 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 LAX01MA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01MA272), Aug 10, 2001: Eurocopter AS350-B2 (N169PA), Meadview, AZ, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC99LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA140), Sep 10, 1999: Eurocopter AS-350B-2 (N6052C), Juneau, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 ANC98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA061), May 31, 1998: Aerospatiale AS-350-B2 (N187EH), Juneau, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB FTW94FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA224), Jul 10, 1994: Aerospatiale AS 350B-2 (N95LG), Granite, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE MAIN ROTOR CLEARANCE FROM SLOPING TERRAIN WHILE IN A HOVER. THE TERRAIN CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR. ## FAA accident and incident reports (18) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20210512008989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210512008989A), May 12, 2021: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 ECUREUIL (N841BP), Yukon, OK, Destroyed. At approximately 1450 the aircraft departed for will rogers airport (kokc) for a series of training maneuvers at/near e. Page municipal airport (krce). Arrived… - [Accident 20190427003489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190427003489A), Apr 27, 2019: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 ECUREUIL (N288CH), Juneau, AK, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20190111000189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190111000189A), Jan 11, 2019: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 ECUREUIL (N346AE), Ponca City, OK, Substantial damage. The 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… - [Accident 20180518004389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180518004389A), May 18, 2018: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 ECUREUIL (N288CH), Yakutat, AK, Substantial damage. The part 135 flight departed from juneau on 18MAY2018 at 12:51 AKDT to service a us coast guard radio facility on the 2200' level deception hills located near… - [Accident 20110503008829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110503008829A), May 3, 2011: Aerospatiale AS350 B2 ECUREUIL (N916AM), Camden, SC, Substantial damage. On may 3, 2011, at 21:00 eastern daylight time, the chief pilot of air methods corp. contacted the FAA and reported an Aerospatiale AS350B2 helicopter, N916AM,… - [Accident 20100205027079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100205027079A), Feb 5, 2010: Aerospatial AS350 B2 EC (N157BC), El Paso, TX, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Pilot departed elp on a contract training mission required by DOD for a simulated med/evac operation. Mission consisted of enroute operation to unlighted lz,… - [Accident 20090412046999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090412046999A), Apr 12, 2009: Aerospatial AS350 B2 EC (N208CH), Haines, AK, Substantial damage. On April 12, 2009, about 1800 Alaska daylight time, an aerospatiale AS-350 B2 helicopter, N208CH, operated by coastal helicopters, juneau, Alaska as a part 91… - [Accident 20090112001979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090112001979A), Jan 12, 2009: Snias AS350B2 (N193EH), Gulf Of Mexico, US, Substantial damage. As the accident helicopter picked up into a hover, it was moved sideways due to wind turbulence. The tail rotor struck a 24" steel "lightening strike… - [Incident 20060929019389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060929019389I), Sep 29, 2006: Snias AS350B2 (N230SH), Pearce Ferry, AR. (-23) Helicopter made a precautionary landing with four passengers on board due to an electrical problem northwest of Pearce Ferry airstrip. Operator stated… - [Accident 20060112002069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060112002069A), Jan 12, 2006: Snias AS350B2 (N840BP), Eagle Pass, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On Wednesday January 12, 2006 at approximately 17:30 CST, N840BP, an aerospatiale AS350, was conducting surveillance operations along the rio grande… - [Incident 20050930021499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050930021499I), Sep 30, 2005: Snias AS350B2 (N178EH), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot taxied helicopter into another parked helicopter. Pilot stated that he forgot a helicopter was parked behind his helicopter and he backed into the… - [Incident 20040912021649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040912021649I), Sep 12, 2004: Snias AS350B2 (N31AS), Grand Canyon, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) While attempting a landing, during a medevac operation at granite rapid on the Colorado river (in the national park), the main rotor made contact with a… - [Accident 20011019029379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011019029379A), Oct 19, 2001: N111DT, Roswell, NM, No damage, 2 fatal. (.19) On October 19, 2001, at 1458 mountain daylight time, an aerospatiale AS350B2 helicopter, N111DT, was destroyed during impact with terrain while… - [Accident 20010810030569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010810030569A), Aug 10, 2001: Snias AS350B2 (N169PA), Meadview, AZ, No damage, 6 fatal. (-23) This aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances and was consumed by a post crash fire. - [Accident 19990910046619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990910046619A), Sep 10, 1999: Snias AS350B2 (N6052C), Juneau, AK, No damage. (-23) Upon learning that his company had an overdue aircraft, Mr. Kunkel got another company pilot and took off from the helicopter pad in Juneau and initiated… - [Accident 19980530011362A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980530011362A), May 30, 1998: Snias AS350B2 (N187EH), Juneau, AK, Substantial damage. (.19) On glacier sight flight collided with 172RG N4948V. Recovered control. Landed safe. Bubble botton damage. (.4) the air tour helicopter was at 2,100 feet… - [Accident 19940709017929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940709017929A), Jul 9, 1994: Snias AS350B2 (N95LG), Granite, CO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Hovering for pinnicle landing. Main rotors struck rock cliff. Helicopter tumbled 800FT down mountainside. - [Incident 19940509020229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940509020229I), May 9, 1994: Snias AS350B2 (N95LG), Commerce City, CO, Minor damage. Aircraft struck a power line on descent to landing site. Landed safely. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (10) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SR09139RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09139RC): Installation of an air medical system. LifePort LLC. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SR01486NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01486NY): Installation of Spacecam RAMS camera mount. SPACECAM Systems Inc. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SR01058LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01058LA): Installation of a camera mount system. Airfilm Camera Systems. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SH7328SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7328SW-D): Relocation of aircraft dataplate. American Eurocopter Corporation. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SR01411NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01411NY): Installation of OSAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator. Technisonic Industries Limited. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SR00831LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00831LA): Installation of Apical Emergency float kit, p/n 20416. Apical Industries Inc. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SR01441AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01441AT): Installation of Ultra Media Camera System. Aero Avionics, Inc. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SR00491AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00491AT-D): Installation and operation of a Tyler Camera mount systems nose camera mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SH4970SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4970SW): Installation of Marathon TCA or TSP 1735 battery. Marathon Power Tech Co. Lists AS-350 Series - [STC SH5050NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5050NM): Installation of Tyler middle mount camera system in aft compartment of Aerospatiale AS-350 and AS-355 Series helicopters. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists AS-350 Series ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Eurocopter AS 350 B2 ECUREUIL](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-as-350-b2-ecureuil): 13 registered aircraft, registry code 8680951 --- 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.