# Sud SA 318C ALOUETTE AST

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8680508
- Manufacturer (registry): SUD AVIATION
- Model: SA 318C ALOUETTE AST
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 79 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 7H1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7H1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sud-sa-318c-alouette-ast

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 (1)

- [N5593N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5593N): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N 2174

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 SEA83FAD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FAD02), May 20, 1983: Sud SA 318C (N67099), Near Yakutat, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC82FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA035), Apr 15, 1982: Sud SA 318C (N9367), Near Savoonga, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA80FYE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYE18), Feb 27, 1980: Aerospatle 318C (N5593N), Aberdeen, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYE13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE13), Feb 15, 1980: S.N.I.A.S. 318C (N54591), Forks, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC71AA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA056), May 12, 1971: Sud Aviatn SA318C (N9222), Anaktvk Pass, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX71AL016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL016), Sep 28, 1970: Alouette II (N2355), Glendora, CA, destroyed, 5 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19830520021519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830520021519A), May 20, 1983: Snias SA318C (N67099), Yakutat, AK, Substantial damage. The helicopter touched down banked right and rotor hit glacier. Blowing snow from downwash caused whiteout.
- [Accident 19800227003719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800227003719A), Feb 27, 1980: Snias SA318C (N5593N), Aberdeen, WA, Substantial damage. Helicopter crashed during sling load operation. No fuel was found in tanks.
- [Accident 19800215002609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800215002609A), Feb 15, 1980: Snias SA318C (N54591), Forks, WA, Destroyed. Tried to take off with external load. Line caught on a skid. Lost control of aircraft. Aircraft nose-dived.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [S N I A S SA 318C ALOUETTE AST](https://openairdocs.org/model/s-n-i-a-s-sa-318c-alouette-ast): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 8680511
- [Aerospatiale SA 318C ALOUETTE AST](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa-318c-alouette-ast): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8680514

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