N451H (Eurocopter AS 350 B2) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on February 12, 1965.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1999 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N451H.

April 27, 1964AccidentHull loss
On final approach to Billings-Logan Airport, one of the engine failed. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames onto a house. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): The accident was caused by a mismanagement of fuel on part of the crew.
Beechcraft 65 Queen Air · 4 fatalities
The accident was caused by a mismanagement of fuel on part of the crew. Due to inadequate supervision of flight, a fuel starvation occurred. Contributing factors were: - Improper emergency procedures, - Partial loss of power on one engine, - Complete engine failure/flameout on one engine, - Fire after impact. Full accident record