Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8680987

Manufacturer (registry)
EUROCOPTER
Model
EC120B
Registry code
8680987
Registered
68 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
5
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSR0001RD
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 · 146

1998Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 146 aircraft
19981
199913
200029
200118
20029
20048
20059
200612
200713
200812
20098
20104
20113
20124
20133

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 27

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1999In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 40 ADs
19991
20002
20011
20023
20032
20051
20081
20091
20101
20112
20131
20141
20162
20171
20181
20202
20214
20224
20232
20241
20253
20263
See all 41 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680987'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680987'))
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Registered aircraft · 68

See all 68 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680987')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 17

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

See all 17 investigations
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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 ('8680987')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 20221211019439AEurocopter EC120B · Sacramento, CAAircraft [privacy data omitted], EC-120 helicopter, lost control directional control at approximately 325 feet above the ground. The helicopter flight crew was conducting an approach to an urban landing area for training. The pilot on the controls allowed the…Dec 11, 2022 · N255SD · Substantial damageAccident 20220911023129AEurocopter EC120B · Kampung KenaganThe pilot in command (PIC) was on a planned private flight from sultan abdul aziz shah airport (wmsa) located in selangor, malaysia to sultan azlan shah airport (wmki) located in perak, malaysia with one (1) person on board upon investigators arriving on…Sep 11, 2022 · N409HH · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20210409002769AEurocopter EC120B · Leroy, KSThe aircraft departed topeka,KS with destination of claremore,OK. Approximately 40 minutes after departure at an altitude of 2000 MSL, the pilot heard the low rotor RPM horn and noticed an nf and nr droop. Pilot lowered the collective and came aft on the…Apr 9, 2021 · N421PB · Substantial damageAccident 20160613010319AEurocopter EC120B · Ajo, AZDuring cbp us government law enforcement activity (patrol), the pilot landed on a ridge to investigate a possible suspect device. After he exited the helicopter and began walking toward the device, the rocky terrain shifted under the weight of the aircraft…Jun 13, 2016 · N372HS · Substantial damageAccident 20111004029759AEurocopter EC120B · San Juan, TXOn oct. 4, 2011, a customs/border patrol helicopter (EC-120) was landing onto an open field and did a run-on type landing. As the helicopter is skidding along, approx. 25 feet, the left skid dug in and then the wire strike dug into the ground sending the…Oct 4, 2011 · N3925A · Substantial damageIncident 20090528006869IUrocop EC120B · Yuma, AZThis incident involved a public use aircraft, the Department of Homeland security is conducting the investigation, in accordance with 8020.11B. The pilot was assisting ground personnel for the border patrol, 7 miles west of Yuma, AZ. While crossing a road,…May 28, 2009 · N197CB · Minor damageAccident 20070212001969AUrocop EC120B · Pecan Island, LA(-23) On approach to offshore platform, aircraft struck known object in VFR conditions. Aircraft sank and recovered. Upon investigation, all components appeared operational at time of impact.Feb 12, 2007 · N690WR · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20070203001939AUrocop EC120B · Griffin, GA(-23) A rated pilot failed to apply proper pedal input. As the helicopter was lifting to a hover the helicopter began to rotate about the vertical axis. The second pilot began to give verbal commands to the pilot on control. The pilot on control failed to…Feb 3, 2007 · N491AE · Substantial damageAccident 20061221025689AUrocop EC120B · Grand Prairie, TX(-23) Instructor pilot [privacy data omitted] ^ and student [privacy data omitted] were performing 180 degree autorotations to a grass area at Grand Prairie muni airport, Texas. Student was going to be too low/slow so instructor took controls and completed…Dec 21, 2006 · N171AE · Substantial damageAccident 20060505010039AUrocop EC120B · Patterson, LA(-23) During a climbing turn the cyclic moved un-commanded to the forward right, and collective moved upward. The pilot was unable to compensate for these un-commanded control movements. Entire hydraulic system removed and sent for further evaluation by NTSB.…May 5, 2006 · N514AL · Minor damageAccident 20050713015759AUrocop EC120B · Folsom, CA(-23) During a routine patrol flight, the sacramento sheriff's helicopter, an EC-120, had a sudden engine failure. The pilot attempted to make a safe landing and colliding with the ground. The pilot and observer were fatally injured, a third occupant…Jul 13, 2005 · N266SD · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20050513010519IUrocop EC120B · Gulf Of Mexico, US(-23) While enroute to home base, pilot observed an "engine" light followed by yaw. Entered autorotation, turned into wind. Deployed floats after below 75 KTS. Successful autorotation to water. Two mayday calls, rotor stopped with rotor brake. Passenger…May 13, 2005 · N588SC · Minor damageAccident 20040124001719AUrocop EC120B · Hampton, GA(-23) While receiving instruction, ATP rated student was conducting a touchdown autorotation. During the flare, student applied additional rear cyclic, causing the tail stinger to strike the ground. As the aircraft rebounded to a nose low attitude, the main…Jan 24, 2004 · N125MG · Substantial damageAccident 20030625016789AUrocop EC120B · Boonville, MO(-23) The VFR rated pilot flew into known possible IFR conditions at night. Severe storms, heavy rain and winds were in the area and on the helicopters route of flight.Jun 25, 2003 · N298HS · Destroyed · 1 fatal
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680987')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 222

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'EC120B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 64

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.

See all 64 STCs
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  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 ('8680987')
    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"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  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 = 'EC120B' AND m.code NOT IN ('8680987')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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