# Sud SA315B LAMA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8680208
- Manufacturer (registry): SUD AVIATION
- Model: SA315B LAMA
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H1IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1IN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sud-sa315b-lama

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)

- [N1102](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1102): [Essential Flight Operations LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESSENTIAL%20FLIGHT%20OPERATIONS%20LLC), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), built 1964, S/N 1918-19

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 DEN82DA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA195), Sep 15, 1982: Aerospatiale SA315B (N7915), Near Kemmerer, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA053), Aug 2, 1980: Aerospatle 315B (N7915), Dell, MT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19820915046639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820915046639A), Sep 15, 1982: Aerosp SA315B (N7915), Kemmerer, WY, Destroyed. Engine quit during sling load hover. Helicopter fell into trees. Problem unknown. Possible fuel starvation problem.
- [Accident 19800802034389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800802034389A), Aug 2, 1980: Aerosp SA315B (N7915), Dell, MT, Substantial damage. Began to settle with power on landing approach. Engine over heated trying to stop descent. Did not jettison load.

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