N846BP - 2002 EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3

N846BP

2002 EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3

Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard

1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner

US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Registrant Type

Government

Location

WASHINGTON, DC

Status

Valid

Certificate Issued

Sep 20, 2002

Airworthiness Date

Jul 29, 2002

Expires

Jul 31, 2028

Approved Operations

Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer

EUROCOPTER

Model

AS 350 B3

Year

2002

Serial Number

3542

Seats

Engines

Max Weight

Up to 12,499 lb

Cruise Speed

Type Certificate

H9EU

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer

TURBOMECA

Engine Model

ARRIUS 2B

Type

Turbo-shaft

Power

515 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)

AB964A

Mode S Code (Octal)

52713112

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Nov 25, 2003 Accident Substantial Yuma, AZ

InjuriesNone

Phase of Flight-

ConditionsVMC

OperationFAR PUBU

Probable Cause

The malfunction of the rotor drive system due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the uncoupling of the drive shaft during takeoff-initial climb. A factor associated with the accident is the undertorqued drive system bolts.

NTSB LAX04TA052