- Manufacturer (registry)
- EUROCOPTER
- Model
- AS 350 B2 ECUREUIL
- Registry code
- 8680951
- Registered
- 13 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 · 34
| 1992 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2013 | 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 · 13
N143THTemsco Helicopters Inc · Ketchikan, AKN146THTemsco Helicopters Inc · Ketchikan, AKN185EHBristow LLC · Lake Charles, LAN271HPMetroplex Flight Services LLC · Fort Worth, TXN352FSDiscovery Helicopters LLC · Las Vegas, NVN355GLGarmin At Inc · Salem, ORN6084WU S Dept Of Homeland Security · Washington, DCN6087CU S Dept Of Homeland Security · Washington, DCN6088BUS Department Of Homeland Security · Washington, DCN6093KUS Department Of Homeland Security · Washington, DCN6103XUS Department Of Homeland Security · Washington, DCN747WBBristow LLC · Lake Charles, LAN810HState Of Ohio Department Of Transportation · Columbus, OH
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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 ('8680951')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8680951')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 12
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 5 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 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB GAA24WA234Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Laredo/Border, MexicoNTSB GAA15CA204Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus AS350-B2 · Tucson, AZThe flight instructor's misperception of the helicopter's altitude in relation to the runway surface during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in ground impact.NTSB WPR15CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Bicknell, UTThe pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA09FA537Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 · Georgetown, SCThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…NTSB MIA08LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350 B2 · Hiram, GAThe failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX04LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Scottsdale, AZInadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was caused by the improper installation and/or adjustment of the collective locking system, which…NTSB LAX03TA204Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 B2 · Riverside, CAThe flying pilot's failure to align the helicopter during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was the check pilot's failure to initiate remedial action.NTSB FTW03LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Venice, LAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control following a loss of tail rotor drive. A contributing factor was the fog.NTSB FTW01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Houston, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with objects. Contributing factors were the dark night and low ceilings.NTSB ANC99LA141Accident · 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 FTW99FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Eugene Is. 193the loss of control as a result of the spring-steel extension becoming entangled with the hatch door handle during takeoff. A contributing factor was the flat design of the spring-steel extension.NTSB FTW97FA051Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · High Island A20This case was modified 6/26/2006. The failure of the tail rotor pitch change link due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and separation of the aft tailboom.
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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 ('8680951')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8680951')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20150729023209AEurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Tucson, AZInstructor was demonstrating auto-rotation technique to pilot over rwy 24R at ryn. During the procedure the instructor was not able to arrest descent and aircraft impacted runway. The aircraft became airborne and rotated to the right. Ground contact was made…Accident 20141216021289AEurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Bicknell, UTAircraft was herding antelope off airport and settled with power resulting in a hard landing. The result was substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage tail boom attach point.Accident 20090925025539AEurocopter AS 350 B2 E · Georgetown, SCThe flight crew landed chareston, SC (kchs)for a medical drop off. The pilot refueled and check weather for conway, SC. He check radar and saw a line of thunderstorms moving s-se but the crew made the decison to depart and work their way through the two lines…Incident 20090117000769ISnias AS350B2 · Forrest City, AROn January 17, 2009 at 1815 central daylight time, a Eurocopter, AS350B2, registered to baptist health/baptist medical center and operated by [privacy data omitted], collided with a flock of geese 6 miles east of Forrest City, Arkansas near interstate 40,…Accident 20080521834049ASnias AS350B2 · Hiram, GA(-23) During normal run-up, after full advance of the throttle to flight RPM, with the collective in the locked position, the aircraft began a violent lateral vibration, causing the aircraft to laterally "buck". Control of the aircraft was accomplished by…Accident 20040701017649ASnias AS350B2 · Scottsdale, AZ(-23) The pilot in command of AS-350-B2 helicopter, N513TS, lowered the collective pitch control to the down position for descent. The collective pitch control remained in the down position when the pilot attempted to arrest the descent. The aircraft…Accident 20030613036379ASnias AS350B2 · Riverside, CA(-23) While administering an annual check ride in an as 350 B2 helicopter as required by the us customs training program, an instructor pilot blocked the anti-torque pedals during take off in order to simulate a fixed pitch pedal setting. During landing, the…Accident 20030306008599ASnias AS350B2 · Venice, LA(-23) Pilot departed new for a flight to an oil platform. Obtained a special clearance due to the weather being below VMC. Proceeded VFR toward the platform. The weather visibility deteriorated. The pilot stated that he began to make a 180 degree turn and…Accident 20001116023569ASnias AS350B2 · Houston, TX(-23) On November 16, 2000, approx. 2155 CST, a Eurocopter AS350B2, N126TV, was destroyed following impact with wires, a phone pole and terrain while maneuvering in the river oaks area of Houston, TX. The fox news helicopter was owned and operated by…Accident 19990910046629ASnias AS350B2 · Juneau, AK(-23) Aircraft was searching for a company overdue helicopter when the pilot heard that another company helicopter involved in the search had crashed. After a period of searching, Mr. Hehr located the downed helicopter, and loaded the uninjured pilot and…Accident 19990317045589ASnias AS350B2 · Gomex(-23)During takeoff from an offshore heliport the aircraft lost control and hit the heliport structure. The aircraft landed upside down in the water with the pilot and front passenger injured and two fatally injured passengers in the aft seats of the cabin.…Accident 19961128036749ASnias AS350B2 · Galveston, TXTail rotor chip lite on. Vibration. Lost tailrotor control hit rig. Landing pitch change links broke. (-23) on November 28, 1996, at approximately 1537 central standard time, a Eurocopter AS350B2, N6100U, owned and operated by petroleum helicopter, inc.,…Incident 19950515025819ISnias AS350B2 · Intercoastal Ci, LAOutbound oil pressure light. Turned back. Torque flucuating. Zeroed landing. 1QT oil rest blew out exhaust.Incident 19941226047339ISnias AS350B1 · South Marsh 232, LAPassenger window blew out in flight. Replaced and returned to service.
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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 ('8680951')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8680951')
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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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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680951')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680951')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
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 = 'AS350B2ECUREUIL' AND m.code NOT IN ('8680951')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 = 'AS350B2ECUREUIL' AND m.code NOT IN ('8680951')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.