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Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1 accident history and safety score
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1 appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
89%
Class average: 82%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
9.2/10
Class average: 9.2/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
9/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
6/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
9/10
Class average: 8.5/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1** (commercial jet class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **86**.
Calculated Policy Score
91
Optimal operational margins. Eligible for preferred tier hull premium discounts.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
2-Class Narrowbody configuration (Max pax: 150)
Business Class
Capacity: 12 seats
Seat Pitch
38 in
Seat Width
20 in
Economy Class
Capacity: 138 seats
Seat Pitch
30 in
Seat Width
18 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Satellite broadband equipped
Audio / Video Screen
Streaming Only
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Integrated smart ports
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.78 (approx. 840 km/h / 453 knots)
39,000 ft (11,900 m)
2,800 ft/min (14.2 m/s)
6,150 km (3,320 nmi)
2x High-bypass turbofans (CFM International / IAE)
0.32 thrust-to-weight ratio
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
5122 (Standard VFR/IFR)
Risk themes
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
2026-03-23
2026/07: Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 LN-OVB occurrence at Heggjabygda, Stad municipality, Vestland county, Norway
Heggjabygda, Stad municipality, Vestland county, Norway · Pending verification
pending
Fatalities
2022-10-25
2024/01: Airbus Helicopters AS 350B3 LN-OGN occurrence at Bryne (11 NM south of Stavanger airport Sola (ENZV)), Norway
Bryne (11 NM south of Stavanger airport Sola (ENZV)), Norway · Pending verification
pending
Fatalities
2022-03-07
Serious Incident involving Textron Aviation 172S Airbus Helicopters AS365N3 JA90MT/JA47UK at Kumamoto Airport
Kumamoto Airport · Incorporated Educational Institution Kimigafuchi gakuen/Kumamoto Fire Fighting Disaster Prevention Air Corps
pending
Fatalities
2021-09-06
2024/09: Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1 LN-ORJ occurrence at Tverrbakkhella, Kvæfjord municipality, Troms county, Norway
Tverrbakkhella, Kvæfjord municipality, Troms county, Norway · Pending verification
pending
Fatalities
2021-08-26
Serious Incident involving Cessna 172S/Airbus Helicopters AS365N3 JA31UK/JA90MT at Kumamoto Airport
Kumamoto Airport · Educational Institution Kimigafuchi gakuen(SOJO UNIVERSITY) /Kumamoto Prefectural Disaster Prevention Fire Fighting Aviation Unit
pending
Fatalities
2020-12-04
Serious Incident involving Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 (Rotorcraft) JA504D at Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture
Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture · Toho Air Service Co., Ltd.
pending
Fatalities
2020-11-16
2025/01: Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 LN-OAX occurrence at Sognesand, Sandnes Municipality, Rogaland County, Norway
Sognesand, Sandnes Municipality, Rogaland County, Norway · Pending verification
pending
Fatalities
2004-04-17
Airbus occurrence at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport (CAI) · Qatar Airways
0
Fatalities
2000-07-31
Airbus occurrence at Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) · Cathay Pacific Airways
0
Fatalities