N172AE — 2004 Eurocopter AS 350 B3
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N172AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 3839
- Manufacturer
- Eurocopter
- Model
- AS 350 B3
- Year
- 2004
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Turbomeca Arriel 2b1
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Us Department Of Homeland Security — Washington, DC
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2004 Eurocopter AS 350 B3).
- Feb 16, 2005registered — Us Department Of Homeland Security
Frequently asked
- Has N172AE been in an accident?
- Yes. N172AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N172AE?
- N172AE is a 2004 Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (rotorcraft), serial number 3839.
- Who is N172AE registered to?
- N172AE is registered to Us Department Of Homeland Security of Washington, DC. Registration status: active.
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