# Eurocopter AS 350 B2 ECUREUIL - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8680951 - Manufacturer (registry): EUROCOPTER - Model: AS 350 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: 13 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-as-350-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 (13) - [N143TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143TH): [Temsco Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEMSCO%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 2002, S/N 9043 - [N146TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146TH): [Temsco Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEMSCO%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 2004, S/N 9065 - [N185EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N185EH): [Bristow LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTOW%20LLC), [Lake Charles, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Charles), built 1994, S/N 2823 - [N271HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271HP): [Metroplex Flight Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/METROPLEX%20FLIGHT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1994, S/N 2775 - [N352FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N352FS): [Discovery Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DISCOVERY%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1994, S/N 2797 - [N355GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355GL): [Garmin At Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARMIN%20AT%20INC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1996, S/N 2952 - [N6084W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6084W): [U S Dept Of Homeland Security](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/U%20S%20DEPT%20OF%20HOMELAND%20SECURITY), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1992, S/N 2672 - [N6087C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6087C): [U S Dept Of Homeland Security](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/U%20S%20DEPT%20OF%20HOMELAND%20SECURITY), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1992, S/N 2677 - [N6088B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6088B): [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 1993, S/N 2691 - [N6093K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6093K): [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 1993, S/N 2709 - [N6103X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6103X): [US Department Of Homeland Security](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20HOMELAND%20SECURITY), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), S/N 2723 - [N747WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N747WB): [Bristow LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTOW%20LLC), [Lake Charles, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Charles), built 1993, S/N 2768 - [N810H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N810H): [State Of Ohio Department Of Transportation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20OHIO%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20TRANSPORTATION), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1993, S/N 2717 ## NTSB investigations (12) 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 GAA24WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA234), Jul 25, 2024: Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil (N6087C), Laredo/Border, Mexico, substantial damage - [NTSB GAA15CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA204), Jul 29, 2015: Airbus AS350-B2 (N6095U), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 WPR15CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA063), Dec 16, 2014: Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil (N352SL), Bicknell, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 ERA09FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA537), Sep 26, 2009: Eurocopter AS-350 (N417AE), Georgetown, SC, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB MIA08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA106), May 21, 2008: Eurocopter France AS350 B2 (N417AE), Hiram, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA254), Jul 1, 2004: Eurocopter AS-350-B2 (N513TS), Scottsdale, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: Inadvertent 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… - [NTSB LAX03TA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA204), Jun 13, 2003: Eurocopter France AS 350 B2 (N6087C), Riverside, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB FTW03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA106), Mar 6, 2003: Eurocopter AS350B2 (N945PT), Venice, LA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control following a loss of tail rotor drive. A contributing factor was the fog. - [NTSB FTW01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA021), Nov 17, 2000: Eurocopter AS350B2 (N126TV), Houston, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the 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 ANC99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA141), Sep 11, 1999: Eurocopter AS-350B-2 (N6099Y), 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 FTW99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA094), Mar 17, 1999: Eurocopter AS-350-B2 (N6100R), Eugene Is. 193, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the 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 FTW97FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA051), Nov 28, 1996: Eurocopter AS350B2 (N6100U), High Island A20, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: THIS 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. ## FAA accident and incident reports (14) 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 20150729023209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150729023209A), Jul 29, 2015: Eurocopter AS 350 B2 ECUREUIL (N6095U), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Instructor was demonstrating auto-rotation technique to pilot over rwy 24R at ryn. During the procedure the instructor was not able to arrest descent and… - [Accident 20141216021289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141216021289A), Dec 16, 2014: Eurocopter AS 350 B2 ECUREUIL (N352SL), Bicknell, UT, Substantial damage. Aircraft 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… - [Accident 20090925025539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090925025539A), Sep 25, 2009: Eurocopter AS 350 B2 E (N417AE), Georgetown, SC, Destroyed, 3 fatal. The 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… - [Incident 20090117000769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090117000769I), Jan 17, 2009: Snias AS350B2 (N350BH), Forrest City, AR, Minor damage. On January 17, 2009 at 1815 central daylight time, a Eurocopter, AS350B2, registered to baptist health/baptist medical center and operated by [privacy data… - [Accident 20080521834049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080521834049A), May 21, 2008: Snias AS350B2 (N417AE), Hiram, GA, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 20040701017649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040701017649A), Jul 1, 2004: Snias AS350B2 (N513TS), Scottsdale, AZ, Destroyed. (-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… - [Accident 20030613036379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030613036379A), Jun 13, 2003: Snias AS350B2 (N6087C), Riverside, CA, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 20030306008599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030306008599A), Mar 6, 2003: Snias AS350B2 (N945PT), Venice, LA, Destroyed. (-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.… - [Accident 20001116023569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001116023569A), Nov 16, 2000: Snias AS350B2 (N126TV), Houston, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 16, 2000, approx. 2155 CST, a Eurocopter AS350B2, N126TV, was destroyed following impact with wires, a phone pole and terrain while… - [Accident 19990910046629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990910046629A), Sep 10, 1999: Snias AS350B2 (N6099Y), Juneau, AK, No damage. (-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… - [Accident 19990317045589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990317045589A), Mar 17, 1999: Snias AS350B2 (N6100R), Gomex, No damage. (-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… - [Accident 19961128036749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961128036749A), Nov 28, 1996: Snias AS350B2 (N6100U), Galveston, TX, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Tail rotor chip lite on. Vibration. Lost tailrotor control hit rig. Landing pitch change links broke. (-23) on November 28, 1996, at approximately 1537 central… - [Incident 19950515025819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950515025819I), May 15, 1995: Snias AS350B2 (N60951), Intercoastal Ci, LA. Outbound oil pressure light. Turned back. Torque flucuating. Zeroed landing. 1QT oil rest blew out exhaust. - [Incident 19941226047339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941226047339I), Dec 26, 1994: Snias AS350B1 (N60951), South Marsh 232, LA. Passenger window blew out in flight. Replaced and returned to service. ## 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. - [Aerospatiale AS350 B2 ECUREUIL](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as350-b2-ecureuil): 21 registered aircraft, registry code 8680813 --- 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.