Airwest Helicopters, Inc.
Also recorded as: Airwest Helicopters LLC, Airwest Helicopters, Inc.
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by Airwest Helicopters LLC (per NTSB report)
A flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control.
Operated by Airwest Helicopters LLC. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snagging on a ridgeline, a loss of lateral control, and a rollover.
Operated by AIRWEST HELICOPTERS (per NTSB report)
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted from a fractured separator.
Operated by AIRWEST HELICOPTERS LLC (per NTSB report)
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to loose “B” nut fittings and a bent tube as a result of maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the nuts during the most recent inspection.
Operated by Airwest Helicopters (per NTSB report)
The loss of main rotor power due to a main rotor transmission failure from a lack of lubrication.
Operated by Airwest Helicopters, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in a high density altitude environment due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Operated by Airwest Helicopters LLC (per NTSB report)
A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.
Operated by AIRWEST HELICOPTERS INC (per NTSB report)
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
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 2003–2009. Most-reported systems: Air conditioning & press. (21) — 4; Communications (23) — 1; Electrical power (24) — 1; Navigation (34) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: NO TEST — 3; OTHER — 3; SMOKE/FUMES/ODORS/SPARKS — 1.
7 reports on file.
Part: BELT — MELTED (AIR CON DRIVE) · airframe 5,122 hrs · 10,778 cycles
8 MILES NORTH OF HOSPITAL, PILOT AND CREW EXPERIENCED SMOKE AND FUMES INSIDE COCKPIT WHILE TRANSFERRING PATIENT. PILOT IMMEDIATELY EXECUTED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LANDED THE ACFT AT THE NEAREST CLEAR AREA, WHICH WAS A GOLF COURSE FAIRWAY. THE MED CREW IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED EMERGENCY PERSONNEL UPON LANDING. PATIENT WAS TRANSPORTED BY GROUND CREW TO HOSPITAL. PILOT, CREW, AND PATIENT WERE SAFE WITH NO INJURIES. ACFT RECEIVED NO DAMAGE. FOUND THE AIR CONDITIONER BELT MELTED ON THE PULLEY. PULLED THE BELT OUT, INSPECTED FOR ANY OTHER DEBRIS OR DAMAGE AND FOUND NONE. MEL'D THE AIR CON SYS AND RELEASED THE ACFT TO RETURN TO SERVICE .
Part: BELT — DETERIORATED (A/C COMPRESSOR) · airframe 1,484 hrs · 3,196 cycles
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT BURNED/DETERIATED DUE TO COMPRESSOR FAILURE.
Part: BATTERY — INOPERATIVE (RT BAGGAGE) · airframe 1,413 hrs · 3,078 cycles
AIRCRAFT BATTERY, UNSERVICEABLE.
Part: COMPRESSOR — INOPERATIVE (AIR CONDITIONER) · airframe 1,408 hrs · 3,061 cycles
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, INOPERATIVE.
Part: BLOWER MOTOR — INOPERATIVE (A/C CONDENSOR) · airframe 1,395 hrs · 3,039 cycles
AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSOR BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE.
Part: GYRO — INOPERATIVE (COCKPIT) · airframe 1,249 hrs · 2,818 cycles
DIRECTIONAL GYRO, INOPERATIVE.
Part: RADIO — INOPERATIVE (COCKPIT) · airframe 968 hrs · 2,576 cycles
AUX FM INOPERATIVE.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N16867 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N191SG | BELL 206B | 1984 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N350R | EUROCOPTER AS 350 B2 | 2000 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N501EF | HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D | 1977 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N502AW | TEXTRON AVIATION INC B200GT | 2020 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N504EF | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E | — | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N623PB | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N62DB | DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MK III | 1965 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N64AW | BELL 206-L4 | 2004 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N73AW | BELL 206-L4 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N623PB — records 2020 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N73AW (BELL 206-L4) — records 2015–2016 · registered to TRE AVIATION CORP (owner ≠ operator)
- N64AW (BELL 206-L4) — records 2014 · now operated by Airwest Helicopters L L C
- N502AW (TEXTRON AVIATION INC B200GT) — records 2011 · registered to CSI AVIATION INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N501EF (HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D) — records 2009 · registered to AIRWEST HELICOPTERS INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N62DB (DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MK III) — records 2008 · registered to WATTUM INVESTMENTS LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N16867 — records 1982 · no longer on the FAA registry