Aerospatiale AS350BA — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 69 Aerospatiale AS350BA airframes on record (built 1922–1994), 19 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Aerospatiale AS350BA accidents
the failure of the small UAS remote pilot to give way to the helicopter, resulting in an inflight collision. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS remote pilot’s failure to assess and mitigate the risks of operations in close proximity to other aircraft. Also contributing to the incident was the lack of inclusion of the sUAS operations as a part of the aviation activity and risk mitigation.
The flight instructor's delayed reaction in taking control of the helicopter during a student pilot's loss of control while landing.
An uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG irregularities/deficiencies. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration inspector’s selection of an area for the simulated engine failure that offered limited choices for a full-touchdown autorotation.
The pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.