Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 138 Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 airframes on record (built 2013–2026), 118 currently registered. 12 have one or more NTSB accident records (12 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 accidents
The inflight collision with debris during takeoff.
The right rear-seat passenger’s improper judgement to release his restraint system and depart the helicopter while in a hover, which resulted in him sustaining serious injuries. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from effects of alcohol consumption.
The pilot’s delayed corrective inputs while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of multiple sedating medications.
The pilot’s failure to apply anti-torque pedal input in a sufficient, timely, and sustained manner while attempting to arrest a turn during a hover-taxi, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries was the inconsistent performance of the seats’ energy-absorption devices, which was likely due to the rotational forces encountered during the accident which were not required to be accounted for during the seat certification process.
An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.