AIR LOGISTICS
Also recorded as: AIR LOGISTICS
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
40 records, spanning 1973–1999.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS, L.L.C. (per NTSB report)
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the helicopter while attempting to takeoff. A factor was the high wind condition.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS INC. (per NTSB report)
The failure of the sun gear within the main transmission resulting in the main rotor system not being driven.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS (per NTSB report)
THE DISCONNECT OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS (per NTSB report)
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE THE TIEDOOWN DURING THE PREFLIGHT AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS (per NTSB report)
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AND CORRECT A SITUATION INVOLVING LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS, INCORPORATED (per NTSB report)
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH ONE TIE-DOWN STRAP STILL ATTACHED TO THE HELICOPTER WHICH RESULTED FROM AN INADEQUATEPREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS (per NTSB report)
THE PARTIAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE MICRO-SWITCH FOR THE OUTBOARD LATERAL GUIDE ASSEMBLY, AND THE INCORRECT GUARD INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC TEST SWITCH, RESULTING IN A TOTAL HYDRAULIC FAILURE. FACTORS WERE: THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE GUARD BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON, THE FAILURE OF THE COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFIED SERVICE BULLETIN.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS (per NTSB report)
THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DUE TO AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL SYSTEM.
Operated by AIR LOGISTICS (per NTSB report)
FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF ONE OF THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THR RESULTING IMBALANCE AND VIBRATION CAUSED THE SEPARATION OF THE 90 DEGREE GEARBOX AND A PORTION OF THE VERTICAL PYLON WHICH NECESSITATED THE EMERGENCY AUTOROTATION TO THE WATER.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N116AL | ALTMANN JERRY R RV7A | 2025 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N140AL | LOCKLAIR JOHNNY A KITFOX III | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N144AL | CESSNA 525B | 2005 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N1546Z | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N1547N | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N157AL | EA VISION J-150 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N203AL | ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC P2 ZIP | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N222LM | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N27483 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N27555 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N2785B | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N2785R | DURTSCHI STEVE NORTH STAR | 2007 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N2906T | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N30AL | LINK ALDEN ZENAIR CH 701 | 2007 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N30TA | N30TA LLC CCX-2300 | 2020 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N36AL | DINARDI AL RV-8 | 2000 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N3889W | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N3913S | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N41AL | PIPER PA-32-300 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N42AL | CESSNA 525 | 2014 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N45AL | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N476AL | ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC P2 ZIP | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N5012Z | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N51948 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N55AL | IAI LTD GULFSTREAM G280 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N57536 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N5754B | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N59541 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N63AL | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N65AL | BELL 206B | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N68AL | GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV | 1992 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N766AL | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N767AL | NICHOLAS OTTERBACK LIGHTNING CLASSIC | 2022 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N84AL | R N CUTTING MINICAB GY20 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N94AL | CESSNA 525 | 2001 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N95AL | BELL 206L-3 | 1990 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N99TF | CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS SA C-212-CB | 1977 | 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.
- N2785R (DURTSCHI STEVE NORTH STAR) — records 1999 · registered to TORQERSON LEIF H (owner ≠ operator)
- N2906T — records 1996 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N57536 — records 1995 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N51948 — records 1995 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N3913S — records 1989 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N3889W — records 1989 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N2785B — records 1988–1989 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N27555 — records 1989 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N1547N — records 1988 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N5012Z — records 1987 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N767AL (NICHOLAS OTTERBACK LIGHTNING CLASSIC) — records 1987 · registered to SECOR AUSTIN (owner ≠ operator)
- N144AL (CESSNA 525B) — records 1982 · registered to B&K LEASING COMPANY INC (owner ≠ operator)
25 more aircraft
- N55AL (IAI LTD GULFSTREAM G280) — records 1982 · registered to KRT LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N116AL (ALTMANN JERRY R RV7A) — records 1982 · registered to ALTMANN JERRY R (owner ≠ operator)
- N41AL (PIPER PA-32-300) — records 1982 · registered to MCLAIN AVIATION LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N63AL — records 1982 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N203AL (ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC P2 ZIP) — records 1979–1982 · registered to ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N45AL — records 1981 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N99TF (CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS SA C-212-CB) — records 1980–1981 · registered to MEC INTERNATIONAL TRADING LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N1546Z — records 1981 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N5754B — records 1981 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N222LM — records 1980 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N27483 — records 1980 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N766AL — records 1980 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N95AL (BELL 206L-3) — records 1980 · registered to LAKELAND AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N68AL (GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV) — records 1980 · registered to AIRCRAFT ENGINE LEASE FINANCE INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N59541 — records 1980 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N30TA (N30TA LLC CCX-2300) — records 1980 · registered to STOVALL GUY F III (owner ≠ operator)
- N476AL (ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC P2 ZIP) — records 1979 · registered to ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N94AL (CESSNA 525) — records 1978 · now operated by TURBO AIR CHARTER, LLC
- N140AL (LOCKLAIR JOHNNY A KITFOX III) — records 1978 · registered to DURAN-WYZISK MARCO A (owner ≠ operator)
- N157AL (EA VISION J-150) — records 1977 · registered to DEUTMEYER RICK A (owner ≠ operator)
- N65AL (BELL 206B) — records 1977 · registered to HQ RENTALS LTD (owner ≠ operator)
- N84AL (R N CUTTING MINICAB GY20) — records 1975 · registered to LEONARD NICK A (owner ≠ operator)
- N30AL (LINK ALDEN ZENAIR CH 701) — records 1974 · registered to LINK ALDEN (owner ≠ operator)
- N42AL (CESSNA 525) — records 1973 · on the FAA registry; no operator established
- N36AL (DINARDI AL RV-8) — records 1973 · registered to CUOZZO ALFRED F (owner ≠ operator)