Aerospatiale AS 355F1 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 96 Aerospatiale AS 355F1 airframes on record (built 1980–1984), 9 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Aerospatiale AS 355F1 accidents
A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain.
Disconnection of the upper rod end from the fore/aft servo due to severely worn threads, which resulted in a loss of control and separation of a main rotor blade during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance procedures and inadequate maintenance inspections performed by the operator, and insufficient inspection criteria provided by the helicopter manufacturer.
A partial loss of engine power while maneuvering over rough/uneven terrain that was precipitated by the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade as a result of high-cycle fatigue.
The helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.