NTSB investigations: Eurocopter AS 350 BA
20 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Eurocopter AS 350 BA. 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
| 1995 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2022 | 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
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 ('8680955'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8680955'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC22LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the intended landing spot and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC11LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Juneau, AKUpslope wind conditions while the helicopter was operating at ground idle, which resulted in the helicopter rollover. Contributing to the accident was the lack of manufacturer data regarding the effect of upslope wind conditions on helicopter ground idle…NTSB WPR10LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Globe, AZThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial…NTSB ERA09MA447Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ(1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…NTSB WPR09CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's misjudged speed and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot of the landing zone.NTSB WPR09FA072Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Honolulu, HIThe partial loss of engine power during landing for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC08LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 BA · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's incorrect actions during an out-of ground-effect hover, which resulted in the helicopter entering a main rotor ring vortex state, and a settling with power condition, producing an excessive descent rate and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX07IA115Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Kahului, HIThe loss of tail rotor control due to wear damage to the pitch control input rod that resulted ultimately in the fatigue failure of the upper support yoke arm. Contributing factors were the improper maintenance inspection of the expansion pin assembly and the…NTSB LAX05FA229Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Kapaau, HIthe in-flight separation of the tail rotor system as a result of a loss of clamp force and fatigue fracturing of the attachment nut plates. The cause of the loss of clamp force was likely due to an inadvertent tail rotor blade strike during the previous…NTSB LAX03LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 BA · Hilo, HIthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog, rough/uneven terrain, and spatial disorientation.NTSB LAX02LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 BA · Honolulu, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate tail rotor clearance from the sloping terrain in unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB MIA02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-BA · Swanee, GAThe pilot's improper visual lookout while hovering the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor blades colliding with a light post.NTSB ANC01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Skagway, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB NYC01LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-BA · Hopewell, NJthe pilot's improper decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors were the fog, and dark night conditions.NTSB NYC00LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-BA · Westbury, NYthe failure of the operator to ensure the pilot was adequately trained to conduct all inspections required by the flight manual, which resulted in the pilot's inadequate preflight and subsequent failure of the tail rotor pitch change rod. Factors were the…NTSB IAD99GA056Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 · Islip, NYThe pilot's loss of control during hydraulics-off hovering flight and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB ANC99FA073Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350BA · Juneau, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather, spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors associated with the accident were pressure by the company to continue flights in marginal weather, and the "flat" lighting leading…NTSB LAX98FA211Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-BA · Mt. Waialeale, HIThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions consisting of lowering ceilings and visibility in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with a…NTSB ANC98LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's inadvertent dynamic rollover while performing a slope landing. Factors associated with the accident are the presence of rough and uneven terrain, and the pilot's improper slope landing technique.NTSB SEA95LA223Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Crater Lake, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while performing low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the glassy water condition, and lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.