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AS350

Details+/-

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Videos+/-

An AS350 hits a car after transitioning from the hover in South Africa

An AS350 suffers an hydraulic failure.
Accident Report here.

AS350 crashes in Tampa

AS350 gets in Vortex Ring on a pleasure flight

AS350 Reverses into an EC-120

AS350 Search and Rescue Dog Training.

A beautifully executed 180 degree autorotation with engine off landing. Filmed by EuroSafety International, posted with their permission.

Eurosafety International AS350 Hydraulic Check Demo.

Publications+/-

Hydraulic System cited in loss of AS350

Flight Safety Foundation article on Hydraulic Failure and its effects on the loss of an AS350 in Canada.

AS350 Loss of Control Accidents

Appendix to a TSB Canada Accident Report that details accidents that resulted from or in loss of control in the AS350.

Links To Accident Reports In Study+/-

Registration	Type	Date	Fatal
G-CBHL	AS350	15 Sep 2007	Fatal
A/c crashed on owner/pilot's property and was destroyed by fire. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-JESI	AS350	23 Sep 2006
Eurocopter AS 350, G-JESI, Dunkerrin Co. Offaly, 23 Sep 2006:
G-BXGA	AS350	20 Jan 2006
Main rotor blades struck boulder on steep hillside. All three rotor blades damaged. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BZVG	AS350	18 Oct 2004
Loss of control following simulated hydraulic failure on approach. A/c rolled left and struck ground. Substantial damage. Two POB - 1 serious injury. AAIB Field investigation.
G-EJOC	AS350	29 Dec 2003
Aerospatiale AS350B Ecureuil, G-EJOC
G-PLMB	AS350	29 Aug 2003
Tail rotor contacted power cables. Forced landing in field. No injury to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BWFY	AS350	10 Apr 2003
Aerospatiale AS350B1 Ecureuil, G-BWFY
G-BVJE	AS350	23 Feb 2003
Tail rotor struck surface of loch while collecting water. Damage to tail rotor and associated gearbox. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-COPT	AS350	16 May 2002
During post engine start checks the helicopter rolled onto its side and was destroyed. 4 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB Field investigation.
G-OGOA	AS350	18 Jan 2002
Aerospatiale AS350B Ecueuil, G-OGOA
G-OROZ	AS350	21 Jan 2001	Fatal
Aircraft crashed and was destroyed following a loss of control in flight. 5 POB - 3 fatal and 2 serious injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-NUTY	AS350	18 Jun 2000
Hit wires during filming task, poles hidden in trees, wires difficult to see in valley.
G-ROIN	AS350	27 Jun 1998
Sudden increase in rate of descent resulted in heavy landing. Tail boom skin creased. No injury to 2 POB.
G-PLMB	AS350	20 Apr 1998
Underslung load detached & empty strop became entangled in tail rotor. A/c began to rotate & lose height. Forced landing in trees.
Total Found	14
Total Fatal	2

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