Aerospatiale AS350B
NTSB investigations · 31
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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 ('8680800')
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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 ('8680800')
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NTSB CEN18WA393Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale AS350 · Wolfsberg, AustriaNTSB CEN14LA326Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Mayhill, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while performing a go-around in strong, gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in strong, gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR12FA282Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's improper decision to fly at a low altitude through a river canyon, contrary to voluntary guidance within the Special Conservation Area, which led to collision with a cable. Contributing to the pilot’s decision were his cognitive and psychomotor…NTSB MIA06FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Homestead, FLThe failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout resulting in the mid-air collision. A factor in the accident was the failure of the AS-350B pilot to follow approach procedures suggested in the Speedway Heliport Operations Manual. Findings in the…NTSB LAX05LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350-BA · Oxnard, CAThe inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was likely due to a combination of the reduced clearance between the lock plate and the…NTSB FTW03LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Ship Shoal 80The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the safety fence while landing on an off-shore helipad.NTSB LAX03LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350BA · Temple Bar, AZthe pilot's failure to follow the published electrical system emergency procedures for a hot battery, and his misjudged landing flare during the terminal phase of the autorotation maneuver at low level.NTSB LAX03LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Kingman, AZthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires while performing low altitude operations.NTSB LAX02FA281Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Peach Springs, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm during the landing approach as prescribed in the hydraulic pump failure emergency procedures found in the rotorcraft flight manual, thus resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft and…NTSB FTW01FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350BA · E. Cameron 200the loss of engine power due to an internal engine oil leak that started an internal engine fire and the pilot's inadequate autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the rough water condition.NTSB LAX00FA136Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's failure to land as soon as practical and to utilize the available accumulator pressure to transition from hover to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical stature and strength, and the inadequate and incomplete emergency…NTSB NYC99FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS-350B · Ashcamp, KYThe pilot's inadequate visual look out which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.NTSB FTW99LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-BA · San Angelo, TXthe rollover during take off for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98FA256Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · La Gloria, TXthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the dark night illumination, the lack of visual cues, the pilot's lack of total instrument time, and the…NTSB CHI98GA025Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Frankfort, ILthe pilot in command misjudged the clearance with the terrain during a dark night maneuvering approach to a runway. A related factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC97LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Philadelphia, PAfailure of the pilot to follow the checklist and verify the throttle was in the ON position before lift-off, which resulted in low rotor RPM and loss of control, while attempting to hover/taxi.NTSB MIA97GA119Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale AS 350B · West Palm Beach, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to recognize that the main rotor rpm was decreasing and his failure to maintain the main rotor rpm during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power…NTSB MIA95LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Tampa, FLThe failure of the pilot to follow manufacturers procedures after failure of the hydraulic system resulting in loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to follow manufacturers procedures for…NTSB NYC95GA060Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B · Cambridge, MA1) The Massachusetts state police (msp) management's failure to provide adequate oversight of its air wing; 2) fuel contamination and obstructed fuel injector nozzles, due to inadequate fuel storage and storage requirements by the msp, resulting in a loss of…NTSB FTW94MA236Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Kalaupapa, HIThe pilot's failure to properly monitor power required versus power available to maintain rotor revolutions per minute (RPM), resulting in rotor RPM decay and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's change of the tour route without…NTSB LAX94LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-B · Humuula, HIThe pilot's poor in-flight decision by failing to attain the best rate of climb speed and exceeding the helicopter's hover performance capability. The clouds and downdraft were factors in this accident.NTSB CHI93FA182Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Cameron, MOThe loss of engine power due to failure of the second stage turbine labyrinth seal. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and tall trees bordering the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL92FA109Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Winnsboro, SCThe inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The dark night and fog were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX92FA025Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Scottsdale, AZAn undetermined malfunction of the hydraulic system in which the system was locked, preventing the movement of the flight controls, and loss of directional control.NTSB LAX91LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Kahului, HIA non-mechanical loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent hard landing by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel low level indication system.NTSB SEA90FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Glacier, WAPassenger did not follow the procedures associated with the operations in the vicinity of the helicopter.NTSB LAX90LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Saipan (Pacific Ocean)The partial failure of a rotor system component for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW90LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Grand Prairie, TXManufacturer's failure to property install the left side components of the dual control system following its removal for additional completion work prior to delivery of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the failure of quality control personnel to…NTSB NYC87LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Nantucket, MAThe flight was enroute from Nantucket to hyannis when the pilot heard a loud bang followed by a severe vibration, loss of power to the main rotor system, and a loss of hydraulic pressure. The helicopter made an autorotative landing in water about 25 feet in…NTSB SEA83FAD01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAerospatiale S350D · Starfish, AKWhen the flt arrived at anita bay there were areas of ground fog moving in & out over the logging camp landing sight. The helicopter was observed to fly over the camp & back out across the bay. Shortly after the helicopter was out of sight a noise sounding…NTSB FTW67D0308Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Little Rock, AR
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