# FAA incident reports: Aerospatiale SA315B

A list on [Aerospatiale SA315B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa315b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20240527017939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240527017939A.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Hilldale, UT · May 27, 2024 · N57948 · Substantial damage
  > On may 27, 2024, at approximately 0800 mtn, aircraft flew to a local ranch and landed in a field to provide a ride to 3 passengers. Shortly after departure, during the initial climb, the helicopter had a total loss of engine power (the pilot heard the engine…
- [Accident 20121019025709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121019025709A.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Helena, OK · Oct 19, 2012 · N57948 · Substantial damage
  > Description: while conducting CFR 133 operations the pilot stated he landed the aircraft into the wind on flat ground to reset a cone that had been blown over by the strong winds of the day before. The pilot stated that he retarded the throttle to idle,…
- [Accident 20100907048869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100907048869A.md): Aerospatial SA315B · Winters, CA · Sep 7, 2010 · N17285 · Destroyed
  > N17285 SA-315-B lama helicopter lost engine power / RPM after take-off climb to transitioning to forward flight. Resulted in the helicopter impacting hard on landing. The air operator was an aerial agricultural single pilot operation with no injuries. The…
- [Accident 20070714012599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070714012599A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Stuart, OK · Jul 14, 2007 · N5770F · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Aircraft was connected to a 120' longline and was just about to reposition a drill which weighed about 1,500 lbs. Just as he lifted the load a few inches, the engine surged. He held his position for a couple seconds when the engine returned to idle…
- [Accident 20050902019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050902019329A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Duchesne, UT · Sep 2, 2005 · N220SH · Substantial damage
  > (-23) N220SH, a aerospatiale SA-315-B crashed near Duchesne, Utah approximately 1210 mountain time. The helicopter was performing a 133 operation when the helicopter lost tail rotor authority, spun to the left for a full 360 and started into a second…
- [Accident 20020730021349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020730021349A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Estespark, CO · Jul 30, 2002 · N3978Y · No damage · 1 fatal
  > (-23) Fatal helicopter accident involving N3978Y, an aerospatiale SA315B lama, at the big elk incident, within arapahoe-roosevelt national forest on July 30, 2002. Aircraft was engaged in dropping water on hot spots when the pilot radioed "helicopter going…
- [Accident 20020328006069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020328006069A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Nanhunta, GA · Mar 28, 2002 · N49525 · No damage
  > (-23) Shortly after takeoff, at approximately 150 ft altitude, speed between 30 and 40 knots, power to the rotor system was lost. Power started to bleed off. The aircraft impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot received minor injuries…
- [Incident 20010729021619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010729021619I.md): Aerosp SA315B · Big Timber, MT · Jul 29, 2001 · N5803X · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot stated it is his belief basket attached to skid was not fully emptied by ground crew prior to his being given signal to lift off of fire bast enroute to airport. A loose item dislodged and damaged stabilizer.
- [Accident 20010717017939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010717017939A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Cody, WY · Jul 17, 2001 · N2128Z · No damage
  > (-23) Pilot stated he was in a stabilized hover while his 50 foot line was being attached to a load. He heard two loud pops and started to lose power. He released the line and started an autorotation. The helicopter landed on a 30 degree slope and rolled. The…
- [Accident 20000324006329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000324006329A.md): N230US · Springfield, GA · Mar 24, 2000 · N230US · No damage
  > (-23) Notified of accident at approxiamtely 1400 hours on 03/24/00. Traveled from airframe components in garden city, GA to Springfield,GA. The crash site was off SR21 approximately 5 miles to the west on puseculum road. Latitude 32.23.49 longitude 81.23.47.…
- [Accident 19981005028299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981005028299A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Big Sky, MT · Oct 5, 1998 · N5803J · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter involved in a logging operation and was attempting to lift a log when the wind blew the acft down to the ground with the log still partially attached.(.19) on October 5, 1998, approximately 1430 mountain daylight time, an aerospatiale SA-315B…
- [Accident 19980822021559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980822021559A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Nucla, CO · Aug 22, 1998 · N49525 · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter was either lifting or settling down a power unit when the acft lost power at 200 feet AGL and landed hard on the skids. (-23)the aircraft lost power during external load operation and made a hard landing. Ground observers saw flames at engine…
- [Accident 19970125000869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970125000869A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Whiteville, NC · Jan 25, 1997 · N707EX · Substantial damage
  > Lost power on long line bucket spraying. Hard landing. Choped tailboom. Fuel gauge struck at full with tank empty. (-23) helicopter was flying an aerial application of fertilizer to an area of trees in southeastern north carolina near Whiteville, NC. While…
- [Incident 19960318021139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960318021139I.md): Aerosp SA315B · Farmington, NM · Mar 18, 1996 · N3599D
  > Narrative: 2nd class medical 9/25/95. While sling loading to a seismic site about 50 yards ahead of the helicopter, the sling (steel longline) hit a powerline. The line (long) was severed (burned through by powerline.) The pilot released the remaining long…
- [Accident 19951211040239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951211040239A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Manning, SC · Dec 11, 1995 · N27387 · Substantial damage
  > Lost power on takeoff. Entered autorotation but too low hit trees on descent. No engine defects found.
- [Accident 19931018039759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931018039759A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Beckwourth, CA · Oct 18, 1993 · N49511 · Substantial damage
  > Heard noise on long lift. Pitched up swung left and right lost rotor RPM. Fell into trees. Collective servo failed.
- [Accident 19930924036409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930924036409A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Avery, ID · Sep 24, 1993 · N351RM · Substantial damage
  > While loading personnel from logging site idlin rotors struck tree stump. Helicopter began spin. Rolled down hills.
- [Accident 19920413009719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920413009719A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Magna, UT · Apr 13, 1992 · N315DY · Substantial damage
  > Engine was over tempted during attempt to hoist a overload. Flames turbine pieces from exhaust. Crash onto load.
- [Accident 19900807031499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900807031499A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Tok, AK · Aug 7, 1990 · N58000 · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit at hover with external load. Made hard landing. Fuel filter element installed upside down by pilot.
- [Accident 19900807030939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900807030939A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Cougar, WA · Aug 7, 1990 · N351RM · Destroyed
  > Lost power while hovering with a sling load of logs. Dropped into trees. Found contamination in speed governor.
- [Incident 19900623036639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900623036639I.md): Aerosp SA315B · Denver, CO · Jun 23, 1990 · N15DY
  > Noise complaint about helicopter operating at low altitude. Was on survey with waiver and under approach control.
- [Accident 19900523017119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900523017119A.md): Aerosp SA315B · La Sal, UT · May 23, 1990 · N402AH · Substantial damage
  > Engine went to flight idle with sling load. Autorotated. Ground crew on load. No 133 license. Speed governor defect
- [Accident 19900405007669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900405007669A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Trading Bay, AK · Apr 5, 1990 · N37903 · Substantial damage
  > Encountered whiteout conditions. Got vertigo. Elected to land in snow. Impacted and main rotors chopped tail boom.
- [Accident 19880713026499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880713026499A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Oakridge, OR · Jul 13, 1988 · N3128G · Destroyed
  > Log on sling line caught on a tree,released log but sling line caught in a tree. Pulled helicopter down into trees.
- [Accident 19880710026019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880710026019A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Dubois, WY · Jul 10, 1988 · N47274 · Destroyed
  > Engine failed during sling load at hover. Dropped line and autorotated into trees. Engine fire damage. Undetermined
- [Accident 19880417009549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880417009549A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Central, AK · Apr 17, 1988 · N65185 · Substantial damage
  > Refueling with engine rotor blades at full RPM.aircraft became airborne during crew change. Aircraft rolled over.
- [Accident 19870513016029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870513016029A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Siletz, OR · May 13, 1987 · N47256 · Destroyed
  > The helicopter lost control when the lift cable contacted the tail rotor. The load had been improperly secured.
- [Accident 19860805075769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860805075769A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Delta, CO · Aug 5, 1986 · N90530 · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > The helicopter struck a powerline obscured by the sun. The reason for the pilot choosing this route is undetermined
- [Accident 19860220004799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860220004799A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Meeker, CO · Feb 20, 1986 · N27387 · Substantial damage
  > During liftoff to a hover, the right skid caught a cable that was buried in the snow, causing a dynamic rollover.
- [Accident 19850914044849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850914044849A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Craig, CO · Sep 14, 1985 · N3836E · Destroyed
  > Noise and flames from engine during external load operation. Found failed turbine section after tree ground impact.
- [Accident 19850103000559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850103000559A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Salt Lake City, UT · Jan 3, 1985 · N1356A · Destroyed
  > Attempted to pull out snowcat stuck in mud. Exceeded helicopter lateral CG, impacted shallow water on right side.
- [Incident 19841111075701I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841111075701I.md): Aerosp SA315B · Oak City, UT · Nov 11, 1984 · N5785V · Minor damage
  > Main rotor blade tip struck cockpit of N9362 in flight. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19840917049409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840917049409A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Mountain View, WY · Sep 17, 1984 · N49532 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failed after liftoff in hover with external load. Compressor blade fatigue and soft pins contributed.
- [Accident 19840907051549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840907051549A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Lyman, WY · Sep 7, 1984 · N62338 · Substantial damage
  > Part of o ring was found in a spring next to fuel ports in fuel speed governor. Autorotation caused damage.
- [Accident 19840610071349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840610071349A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Salina, UT · Jun 10, 1984 · N29907 · Substantial damage
  > Loud pop and left yaw preceded power failure on a maintenance test flight. Rolled on landing. Cause undertermined.
- [Incident 19831020069779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831020069779I.md): Aerosp SA315B · Ephraim, UT · Oct 20, 1983 · N47274 · Minor damage
  > Compressor stall during external load. Load and heilcopter set down hard. Engine showed over temp. Problem unknown.
- [Incident 19830908063759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830908063759I.md): Aerosp SA315B · Erie, CO · Sep 8, 1983 · N5785V · Minor damage
  > Instructor not riding collective lever properly. Student pulled the pitch slightly prematurely. Had hard landing.
- [Accident 19830807039859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830807039859A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Montpelier, ID · Aug 7, 1983 · N49532 · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter collided with wires during low level search operation. According to pilot he was preparing to land.
- [Accident 19830401014819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830401014819A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Craig, CO · Apr 1, 1983 · N5770F
  > During a long line external load operation, a cable dragging below helicopter injured ground crewman.
- [Accident 19820809035279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820809035279A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Afton, WY · Aug 9, 1982 · N10067 · Destroyed
  > Engine failure on long line operation. Crashed into trees. Engine suffered compressor blade fatigue failure.
- [Accident 19820702028239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820702028239A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Big Piney, WY · Jul 2, 1982 · N49532 · Substantial damage
  > Long line caught on a tree on takeoff causing helicopter to crash out of control. Failed to disconnect line.
- [Accident 19820626028509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820626028509A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Moab, UT · Jun 26, 1982 · N221RM · Substantial damage
  > Engine failed during hover with a sling load. Crashed in a ravine. Compressor inlet case corroded, compressor stall
- [Accident 19820616022519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820616022519A.md): Aerosp SA315B · White Sulphur S, MT · Jun 16, 1982 · N5785V · Substantial damage
  > Made takeoff, forgot sling line was attached to dog house. Stopped climbing at end of line. Crashed on dog house.
- [Accident 19820603021059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820603021059A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Coalville, UT · Jun 3, 1982 · N8237 · Substantial damage
  > RPM decayed while maneuvering a sling load. Crashed on a hillside. No engine problem. Governor,fuel control suspected.
- [Accident 19820515015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820515015949A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Thayne, WY · May 15, 1982 · N48089 · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor drive broke at aft bearing during sling load hover. Bearing housing showed rotational elongated wear.
- [Accident 19811121074759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811121074759A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Cedar City, UT · Nov 21, 1981 · N47273 · Substantial damage
  > Lost control of helicopter on test runup after maintenance. Lifted off. Struck a truck. Control push pull backwards
- [Accident 19810830053519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810830053519A.md): Aerosp SA316B · Driggs, ID · Aug 30, 1981 · N84850 · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter crashed after loss of antitorque control. Investigation revealed failed coupling in tail boom.
- [Accident 19800801090309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800801090309A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Meeteetse, WY · Aug 1, 1980 · N47294 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Pilot attempted takeoff in turbulent conditions and crashed on slope in immediate vicinity.
- [Accident 19800728032339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800728032339A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Dell, MT · Jul 28, 1980 · N67103 · Destroyed
  > Lost tail rotor drive on liftoff. Spun to ground. Loose bevel gear in tail rotor drive wore splined shaft.
- [Accident 19800611082999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611082999A.md): Aerosp SA315B · Jackson, WY · Jun 11, 1980 · N10067 · Substantial damage
  > Compressor stall, engine fire during high altitude hover. Crash landed. Sand and dirt ingestion eroded vanes.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('8680615')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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