Eurocopter EC120B
68 Eurocopter EC120B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1999–2013. Most are registered in CA, DE and FL.
- Registered today
- 68
- Years built
- 1999–2013
- Seats
- 5
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Eurocopter EC120B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Eurocopter EC120B
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 15
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 10
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Eurocopter EC120B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Eurocopter EC120B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Dec 11, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Rancho Cordova, CAN255SD
- Sep 11, 2022Destroyed · fatal injuries · BidorN409HH
- Apr 9, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Leroy, KSN421PB
- Nov 22, 2018Destroyed · fatal injuries · La RomanaN124ML
- Jun 13, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Ajo, AZN372HS
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 1995116 reports on Eurocopter EC120B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- disc pack9
- bushing7
- bolt6
- pin6
- servo6
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1999 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 14 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Eurocopter EC120B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Eurocopter EC120B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 116 service difficulty reports on Eurocopter EC120B airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- R0001RD
- Type certificate holder
- AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
EC120B aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N120AJ | 2010 | Columbus, OH | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N120BE | 2000 | Wilmington, DE | Sep 12, 2008 |
| N120CH | 2008 | East Hartford, CT | May 5, 2022 |
| N120CU | — | Miami Beach, FL | May 24, 2006 |
| N120DE | 2005 | Irvine, CA | May 26, 2016 |
| N120DL | 2010 | San Francisco, CA | Jul 23, 2026 |
| N120EC | 2006 | Chadds Ford, PA | Apr 20, 2024 |
| N120GH | — | Portland, OR | Aug 14, 2025 |
| N120GT | 2010 | Livonia, MI | Aug 25, 2025 |
| N120MH | 2004 | Mentone, CA | Mar 13, 2026 |
| N120MJ | — | Brighton, TN | May 3, 2025 |
| N120RF | 1999 | Pecatonica, IL | Jan 14, 2024 |
| N120VT | — | Casper, WY | Feb 5, 2026 |
| N121PD | 2001 | Santa Ana, CA | Mar 6, 2019 |
| N123AE | 2000 | Wind Gap, PA | Jan 22, 2026 |
| N123PE | 2000 | Red Lion, PA | Nov 5, 2024 |
| N12TV | 2008 | Leesburg, VA | Mar 29, 2023 |
| N142SH | 2005 | Bixby, OK | Jun 27, 2005 |
| N148SC | 2006 | Miami, FL | Apr 30, 2007 |
| N175AE | 2004 | Tavernier, FL | Jan 19, 2026 |
| N202PB | 2000 | Del Mar, CA | Oct 11, 2000 |
| N222JT | 2005 | Dover, DE | Apr 3, 2023 |
| N250KM | 2000 | Wilmington, DE | Jan 7, 2023 |
| N255SD | 2000 | Mather, CA | Aug 7, 2013 |
| N263CP | — | Casper, WY | Jan 29, 2026 |