Eurocopter AS 350 B2

Aircraft Manufacturer: Eurocopter

Model: AS 350 B2

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Eurocopter
Manufacturer Serial Number 8680950
Model AS 350 B2
Category Land
Aircraft Type Rotorcraft
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 6 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

84%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


13 exact, 3 recovered, 3 provisional

Methodology
19
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


4 fatal accidents.

21.1% of recorded accidents were fatal.

146
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


3,963

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
8.6%
Exposure
11.9%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 19
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 19 observed): 2008 1, 2009 4, 2010 4, 2011 1, 2012 2, 2013 2, 2014 2, 2018 1, 2021 1, 2025 1. 2 4 6 8 0 1 '08 4 '09 4 '10 1 '11 2 '12 2 '13 2 '14 1 '18 1 '21 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

7 categories Total 19
Maneuvering 5
Takeoff 3
Emergency descent 3
Initial climb 2
Enroute 2
Approach 2
Landing 2
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 70
Personnel issues 27
Aircraft 26
Environmental issues 13
Organizational issues 2
Not determined 2
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 19
None 12
Fatal 4
Serious 2
Minor 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (19)· 135 (10)· PUBU (7)· NUSC (1)· NUSN (1)

Recorded Accidents

All 19 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Juneau, AK N149TH Substantial None Takeoff Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Romeo, MI N632SD Substantial None Emergency descent Personnel issues
Hazelhurst, WI N127LN Destroyed Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Kahului, Maui, HI N197BH Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Seattle, WA N250FB Destroyed Fatal Takeoff Not determined, Aircraft
Las Vegas, NV N115SH Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues
Oklahoma City, OK N917EM Substantial Fatal Prior to flight Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Seattle, WA N105TV Minor None Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft
Hugo, OK N406EM Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Fort Worth, TX N747CH Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
La Monte, MO N549AM Substantial Serious Takeoff Aircraft, Not determined
Pacoima, CA N1231A Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues, Organizational issues
Kingfisher, OK N918EM Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues
New York, NY N696BH Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Organizational issues
Lancaster, CA N217LA Substantial Serious Emergency descent Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Loris, SC N53963 Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Morgantown, WV N106HN Substantial None Emergency descent Personnel issues, Aircraft
Cave Creek, AZ N353P Substantial None Approach Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Kenai, AK N352EV Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
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