NTSB investigations: S N I A S AS350D ASTAR
53 cases on aircraft the registry lists as S N I A S AS350D ASTAR. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1979 | 2 |
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| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
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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
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WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8680803'))
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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8680803'))
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NTSB WPR14FA324Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350B · Tahoma, CAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control due to settling with power while maneuvering for takeoff.NTSB LAX06LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350D · Kahului, HIA total loss of engine power due to the internal effects on the bearings consistent with an operating event of insufficient oil supply. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper flare during the autorotative descent.NTSB ATL05FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-D · Falkner, MSThe pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions and failure to maintain altitude clearance resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL00FA069Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B · Sumner, GAThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing factors was the dark night.NTSB LAX00FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Avalon, CAA loose pneumatic fitting caused the engine to go to flight idle power at a low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing in hilly terrain.NTSB LAX97FA149Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Los Angeles, CAthe pilot's failure to ensure that the collective lock was properly seated before deplaning.NTSB NYC95LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350D · Sea Bright, NJFailure of the position 19 engine bearing, which resulted in shifting of the accessory gear drive, disengagement of the fuel pump, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power.NTSB LAX95LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350D · Kaupo, HIa total loss of engine power by the corrosion fatigue failure of the compressor impeller due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to perform the prescribed daily compressor wash procedures and the inadequate maintenance inspections, which failed to…NTSB LAX94FA317Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-D · Kukuihaele, HIa fatigue crack in the 'T' fitting on the power turbine governor pneumatic accumulator. A factor was the rough, rock-covered landing area.NTSB LAX94IA145Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Huelo, HIThe operator maintenance personnel's inadequate 100-hour inspection. The loose fuel control line fitting, the tree stump, and the unsuitable terrain were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX94FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Lebec, CAThe pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were mountainous terrain which masked the presence of the wires and the pilot-in-command's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.NTSB MIA94LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to follow the emergency procedure in the flight manual for governor malfunction. Contributing to the accident was inadequate written procedures in the flight manual by the aircraft manufacturer.NTSB LAX92FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Ft. Grant, AZ1) The pilot inadequately evaluating the enroute weather conditions, and, 2) the pilot making the inflight decision to continue VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the inability of the pilot to see the mountainous terrain…NTSB ATL92FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D Astar · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's improper decision in continuing the flight with a known engine problem, and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing, resulting in engine stoppage. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB MIA91WA053Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAstar AS-350D · San Jose, Costa RicaNTSB FTW90LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Berwick, LAPilot in command's failure to see and avoid obstacles in the landing zone. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the landing zone.NTSB MIA90FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 350D · Miami, FLFatigue failure of an engine turbine blade, which resulted in a loss of power. Rough ocean water in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB FTW90LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 350D · New Iberia, LAThe second pilot's (under instruction) misjudgement of aircraft attitude during the level off phase of the autorotationNTSB ATL89FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 350D · Chamblee, GAFailure of the main rotor swashplate bearing due to lack of lubricant.NTSB DEN89FA202Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Blanchard, IDOverheating and seizure of the swashplate bearing, which resulted in an inflight breakup of the helicopter and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB LAX89IA242Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the engine driven fuel pump.NTSB FTW89FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-D · Galveston, TXFailure of both pilots to see-and-avoid the other aircraft (inadequate visual lookout).NTSB LAX89LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Waialae Falls, HIImproper maintenance/adjustment of the engine fuel control unit by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a slight loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM, while turning and taking off from a hover with a relatively…NTSB ANC88FA063Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Dillingham, AKA Cessna 206 airplane and an aerospatiale AS350D helicopter collided in midair one-half mile south of the Dillingham airport, Dillingham, AK. Both aircraft had been communicating with the Dillingham flight service station and had received the appropriate…NTSB NYC86FA092Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Philadelphia, PAA Aerospatiale helicopter an a-star under FAR 135 with pilot and 4 passengers onclimb out reaching an altitude of approx 100 to 150' AGL when pilot and passengers heard a loud bang acft lost power. Pilot attempted an auto rotation, due to low airspeed and…NTSB LAX86LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Tahoe Valley, CAThe helicopter collided with trees and crashed in rough mountainous terrain during takeoff. The acft was shuttling skiers from a landing area located at approximately 8,300 ft mls to a ridgeline at 11,000 ft MSL. The plt reported the EGT (T-4) was at 790 deg…NTSB FTW86LRA06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Freeport, TXWhile on a maintenance test flt the helicopter experienced an eng failure. An autorotation was entered and a hard landing occurred which resulted in a roll over. The flt originated at oyster creek heliport and returned twice for maintenance adjustments and…NTSB LAX85FA402Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Kula, HIThe helicopter collided with terrain while on a sightseeing tour. The plt stated that the helicopter lost alt as he attempted to cross power lines. Directional control was lost during the ensuing down wind emergency landing. The helicopter contacted the…NTSB FTW85FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350D Astar · Houma, LAThe plt landed at a microwave antenna tower and did not shut down the eng or deplane. An employee at the tower retrievedcargo from the helicopter (a small box of parts) and went back inside the tower building. Shortly thereafter, the plt apparently initiated…NTSB FTW85FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Matagorda Islng, LAThe acft touched down hard during an attempted autorotation to an abandoned air base. Initial touchdown occurred on the stinger and the acft yawed to the left of rwy heading 30 to 40 degrees. The next touchdown was on the skids and the acft yawed further to…NTSB SEA84IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350D · Seattle, WAThe acft sustained a complete failure of the tail rotor drine shaft due to fatigue from stress corrosion precipitated byprevious damage at which time no logbook entry was recorded to indicate that the shaft had been inspected.NTSB ANC83FA122Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Dutch Harbor, AKAprx 2 min after takeoff, the plt & passengers heard a loud muffled boom from behind the firewall, then the rotor RPM began to decay. The plt entered an autorotation & selected a landing area. He noted that the eng was not driving the rotor sys, so he shut it…NTSB FTW83FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Venice, LAThe acft crashed into a swamp with low rotor RPM after a failure of the accessory gearbox power output gear. The pilot radioed an emergency call saying he was experiencing severe vibrations and was landing. A few seconds later, he radioed that he was…NTSB FTW83FRA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350D · Houston, TXThe pilot stated that as he came to a hover to land, an engine surge occurred which sent the helicopter back into the air. Reportedly, the engine continued to surge off and on, and as helicopter came down, it would impact the ground and bounce back in the…NTSB DEN82IA150Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 350D · Near Winter Par, COWitnesses who were aboard the aircraft stated that the aircrafts rotor struck a tree during a "straffing run" on a railroad trestle just below the Continental divide. The pilot stated that the engine flamed out as he passed over the trestle. The aircraft was…NTSB FTW82DA285Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Gulf Of MexicoDuring an over water flight, the engine chip detector light illuminated and shortly thereafter, the engine failed. The pilot made an autorotative landing in the Gulf Of Mexico with no further damage. All three rotor blades were full of holes and tears and one…NTSB FTW82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Houston, TXThe purpose of the flight was for the pilot to practice maneuvers in preparation for a part 135 check ride. The pilot was practicing power recovery autorotations to a height of about 5 ft ag. He reported that on his fourth autorotation, the engine did not…NTSB LAX82DA147Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350 · Gold Strike, NVThe helicopter had just returned from a sightseeing tour of the grand canyon. The pilot reported that the passengers wanted to get out while the helicopter was undergoing its two-minute, cool-down period. The pilot escorted four of the passengers from the…NTSB ATL82DA100Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350D Astar · Alcoa, TNWhile preparing to land, the pilot experienced a tail rotor drive failure at a speed of less than 60 knots. At that speed, he was unable to make the necessary right turn from his position to land on the runway. Instead, he climbed about 50 ft in a left turn…NTSB FTW82DA033Accident · 1 fatalClosedAerospatle AS350D · Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)NTSB FTW82DA007Accident · No injuriesClosedAerospatle AS350D · Houma, LANTSB CHI81FEX29Accident · No injuriesClosedAerospatial AS350D · Lynnville, INNTSB FTW81IA112Incident · No injuriesClosedAerospatial AS350 · Port Arthur, TXNTSB FTW81FA098Accident · 1 fatalClosedAerospatial AS-350 · Cameron, LANTSB FTW81FA085Accident · No injuriesClosedAerospatial AS350D · Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)NTSB FTW81FA069Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAerospatial AS350D · Edmond, OKNTSB NYC81FHJ04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAerospatial AS-350 · Garden City, NYNTSB FTW81DA016Accident · No injuriesClosedAerospatial AS-350 · Cameron (Atlantic Ocean)NTSB FTW81FA012Accident · 3 fatalClosedAerospatle AS350 · Waxahachie, TXNTSB MKC80AA026Accident · 3 fatalClosedAerospatle AS350D · Webster City, IA