Helibras AS 350 B3

Aircraft Manufacturer: Helibras

Model: AS 350 B3

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Helibras
Manufacturer Serial Number 868096B
Model AS 350 B3
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.

100%
Identity Confirmed

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


11 exact, 5 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
16
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


2 fatal accidents.

12.5% of recorded accidents were fatal.

175
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


3,428

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
7.2%
Exposure
10.2%
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 16
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 16 observed): 2008 1, 2009 1, 2010 2, 2011 2, 2012 1, 2013 3, 2014 1, 2017 2, 2020 1, 2023 1, 2025 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '08 1 '09 2 '10 2 '11 1 '12 3 '13 1 '14 2 '17 1 '20 1 '23 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 16
Landing 5
Enroute 3
Maneuvering 2
Approach 2
Emergency descent 2
Taxi 1
Takeoff 1
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 57
Personnel issues 30
Aircraft 14
Environmental issues 13
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 16
None 10
Minor 3
Fatal 2
Serious 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (16)· PUBU (9)· 135 (3)· 133 (1)· NUSN (1)

Recorded Accidents

All 16 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Wetumpka, AL N545HF Substantial None Emergency descent Personnel issues, Aircraft
San Diego, CA N791AM Substantial None Taxi Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Fort Greely, AK N354PA Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
King Vale, CA N357PJ Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
San Juan, PR N413LP Substantial None Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Temple, TX N808LF Minor None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Kailua Kona, HI N985EW Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Somerville, TN N353HW Destroyed Fatal Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Grand Prairie, TX N106LN Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Poway, CA N118MB Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Humacao, PR N413LP Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Troutdale, OR N808LF Substantial None Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft
Brownsville, TN N855HW Substantial Fatal Enroute Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Parker, AZ N4282 Substantial None Prior to flight Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Marana, AZ N105LN Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Ash Fork, AZ N586AE Substantial Serious Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
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