# N769BB: Sikorsky S-76A, registration cancelled 2002-08-22

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 22, 2002
- Exported to: Australia
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Sikorsky S-76A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-76a) (registry code 8143006)
- Engine: [Turbomeca ARRIEL-1SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1ser) (registry code 60030)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H1NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1NE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 760294
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: August 24, 1993
- Last registry action: June 26, 2002
- Mode S code: AA6312
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N769BB
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=769BB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N769BB-2002-08-22

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Sikorsky S-76A: https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-76a.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX01FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA252), Jul 21, 2001: Sikorsky S-76A (N769BB), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to reduce the engine power control levers to ground idle prior to leaving the helicopter, resulting in the unmanned helicopter moving on the helipad and performing a dynamic…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20010721022359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010721022359A), Jul 21, 2001: Skrsky S76A (N769BB), Losangeles, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that after deplanning passengers, he was preparing for departure to vny when he noticed the left rear cabin door open light illuminated. He…

## Other aircraft with N769BB

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N769BB): Cessna 550, S/N 550-1042, built 2002

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