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Incident · Minor damage

FAA incident report · Skrsky S-76A · Patteerson, LA · November 8, 1984

Date: November 8, 1984 · 22:15 local
Place: Patteerson, LA
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Minor damage
Aircraft: N769AL
Reported as: Skrsky S76A
Reported engine: Allison 250C30S
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 4,876 total124 in this make and model28 in the last 90 days

N769ALRegistration cancelled Jul 25, 2024 · Sikorsky S-76AS/N 760048 Airframe modelSikorsky S-76A

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Pilot returned for landing. Left front engine cowling opened in flight. Striking rotors. Front fasteners failed.

As the FAA filed it

PILOT RETURNED FOR LANDING. LEFT FRONT ENGINE COWLING OPENED IN FLIGHT. STRIKING ROTORS. FRONT FASTENERS FAILED.

Other reports on N769AL · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19911014054739IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Gulf Of Mexcio, LANR2 engine oil pressure indicator fell to zero. Shut down. Returned. Found a broken wire at the oil transmitter plugOct 14, 1991 Incident 19880527042059IOps On Grnd To Tkof/Rtrcrft · Amelia, LANose wheel dropped off pad during a tight turnMay 27, 1988 · Minor damage Incident 19870604042869INormal Cruise · Patterson, LAEmergency floats inflated en route. Landed on a rig. Wire bundle behind instrument panel shorted.Jun 4, 1987 · Minor damage