Firehawk Helicopters, Inc.
Also recorded as: BRAINERD HELICOPTERS INC, FIREHAWK HELICOPTERS INC, FIREHAWK HELICOPTERS, INC., Firehawk Helicopters, Inc.
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
No NTSB accidents or incidents linked to this operator.
FAA enforcement actions
Sanction: $87,000 · case closed 2022-10-11
Sanction: $8,750 · case closed 2013-01-31
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 1995–2003. Most-reported systems: Landing gear (32) — 1; Tail rotor (64) — 1; Rotorcraft flight controls (67) — 1; Engine (72) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 3; FLT CONT AFFECTED — 1.
4 reports on file.
Part: BLADE — BROKEN (TAIL ROTOR) · airframe 7,929 hrs
WHILE IN FLIGHT , PILOT EXPERIENCE VIBRATION WITH LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL AUTHORITY. AFTER LANDING ,INSPECTION REVEALED THE BLADE PITCH HORN HAD BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES, RENDERING ONE BLADE WITH NO PITCH CONTROL.
Part: BEARING RACE — CHAFED (COMPRESSOR)
BEARING P/N 23034787 S/N MP78657 CHAFFED RACE P/N 6890483 S/N MP119218 CAUSING BOTH PARTS TO SCRAP.
Part: WHEEL — CRACKED (LT MLG)
THE LEFT MAIN TIRE WAS LOW, AS THE MECHANIC WAS GOING TO SERVICE THE TIRE, NOTED A CRACK PROPAGATING FROM A BOLT HOLE OUTWARD. (X)
Part: TORQUE TUBE — HOLE ELONGATED (T/R CONTROL)
LOST MOTION NOTICED IN TAIL ROTOR CONTROLS. FOUND HOLE ELONGATED FOR FITTING (PN 369A7511) ATTACHMENT TO TORQUE TUBE. REPLACED TORQUE TUBE.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N126BH | AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3 | 2012 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N127BH | AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3 | 2013 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N132BH | EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3 | 2007 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N168BH | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS 350B3 | 2018 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N173BH | EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3 | 2009 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N234BH | AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3 | 2012 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N234RF | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E | 1987 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N31BH | AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3 | 2011 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N497BH | QUEST AIRCRAFT COMPANY LLC KODIAK 100 | — | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |