N833SB

Substantial
None

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC AS350B3S/N: 8435

Summary

On August 04, 2022, a Airbus Helicopters INC AS350B3 (N833SB) was involved in an incident near Chino, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The subsequent delamination of the main rotor blades as a result of an unidentified main rotor blade impact with vegetation during a previous flight by another pilot.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA291. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N833SB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 4, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA291
Location
Chino, CA
Event ID
20220804105666
Coordinates
34.010715, -117.687670
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The subsequent delamination of the main rotor blades as a result of an unidentified main rotor blade impact with vegetation during a previous flight by another pilot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC
Serial Number
8435
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
AS350B3
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
AS350B3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
Address
199 N HANGAR WAY
City
SAN BERNARDINO
State / Zip Code
CA 92408
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA291