# FAA incident reports: Sikorsky S-76

A list on [Sikorsky S-76](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-76.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Incident 20120406007709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120406007709I.md): Sikorsky S-76 · Boothville, LA · Apr 6, 2012 · N792P · Minor damage
  > Crew was performing a post-maintenance check flight after the replacement of the number one verticial gyro. After lifting to a hover the autopilot caused the helicopter to experience pitch and roll occilations which lead to a radio antenna strike on the…
- [Incident 20110305003579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110305003579I.md): Sikorsky S-76 · Santa Maria, CA · Mar 5, 2011 · N5402T · Minor damage
  > Instructor pilot failed to complete the landing checklist during one engine out training and did not lower the landing gear. PIC stated that aircraft was at 25KTS ground speed with a 15KT headwind, which prevented the 40KT gear warning system from activating.…
- [Incident 20090324005749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090324005749I.md): Skrsky S76 · Gulfofmexico, US · Mar 24, 2009 · N792P · Minor damage
  > (-23) At approximately 11:35 local on March 24, 2008, N792P, a SK-76A++ helicopter landed hard on ST-308, a helideck located in the gulf of Mexico. During the last phase of flight and at approximately 10 ft in altitude above the landing surface and as the…
- [Accident 20050906020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050906020739A.md): Skrsky S76A · Sabine Pass, TX · Sep 6, 2005 · N90421 · Destroyed
  > (-23) On September 6, 2005, a Sikorsky sk 76-A, N90421, departed on a flight from the bob keller located at N28.04- W94.22 in the gulf of mexico-high island A-346 to Sabine Pass (TA12), TX, at approximately 15:45, with 10 passengers and 2 flight crew members.…
- [Incident 20050125001529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050125001529I.md): Skrsky S76 · Cameron, LA · Jan 25, 2005 · N90421 · Minor damage
  > (-23) At approximately 0730, N90421, a SK-76A with 10 passengers and a crew of 2 were due to depart Cameron, LA. To an offshore platform (HI-296). Pilots were torque setting the engines prior to take-off. Condensation had formed on the pilots windshield…
- [Incident 19950902045209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950902045209I.md): Skrsky S76 · Leesville, LA · Sep 2, 1995 · N5402T · Minor damage
  > Narrative: during approach to the platform, winds were from the north-northwest on the axis of the approach. Upon crossing the threshold of the platform, the aircraft sink rate increased and the pilot reported power was applied to approximately 100 percent…
- [Incident 19950602025639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950602025639I.md): Skrsky S76A · Patterson, LA · Jun 2, 1995 · N5446E
  > Returning to onshore base. NR1 hydraulic light and fire light shorted wires in light. Defect tail rotor jam servo.
- [Incident 19950329013369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950329013369I.md): Skrsky S76 · Intracoastal Ci, LA · Mar 29, 1995 · N5444X · Minor damage
  > At cruise loud bang and vibration. Landed on beach. One third of ridge cap trailing edge missing.
- [Incident 19950214010249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950214010249I.md): Skrsky S76A · Patterson, LA · Feb 14, 1995 · N5414X
  > Narrative: on February 14, 1995, a Sikorsky S76A helicopter, experienced a binding in the anti-torque pedals. The pedals subsequently went full left deflection. The aircraft was flown to Patterson, Louisiana, where a successful precautionary landing was…
- [Incident 19950213011429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950213011429I.md): Skrsky S76 · Quenton, KY · Feb 13, 1995 · N5426U
  > Narrative: upon approach to the Heliport, aircraft N5426U experienced an unsafe landing gear indication. The emergency procedures were accomplished with no change in the indication. The pilots elected to return to the primary base for maintenance, where an…
- [Accident 19941108037829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941108037829A.md): Skrsky S76A · Cameron, LA · Nov 8, 1994 · N2620 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Brokeout visual over water on approach to airport. Flew into water. Failed check altitude and descent.
- [Accident 19920614020049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920614020049A.md): Skrsky S76A · Morgan City, LA · Jun 14, 1992 · N2620 · Substantial damage
  > Oil cooler blower shaft sheared. Oil red lined. Returned. Struck concrete helipad lip on taxi after landing.
- [Incident 19881116066229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881116066229I.md): Skrsky S76A · Leesville, LA · Nov 16, 1988 · N90421
  > Landed on deck. Ship rolled and helicopter slid. Took off. Engine malfunctioned. Forced landing on water.
- [Accident 19880807046409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880807046409A.md): Skrsky S76 · Teterboro, NJ · Aug 7, 1988 · N69WW · Substantial damage
  > A wheel hit soft spot while turning to park causing the helicopter to enter dynamic roll over. Stopped on its side.
- [Incident 19880309012789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880309012789I.md): Skrsky S76 · Venice, LA · Mar 9, 1988 · N2620 · Minor damage
  > Struck a wire while making an emergency landing on a highway. Fuel control failure on engine.
- [Accident 19850628028759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850628028759A.md): Skrsky S76 · Eugene Island, LA · Jun 28, 1985 · N5404Y · Substantial damage
  > Rolled backward after landing on platform. Wheel went into net, aircraft flipped inverted into water.
- [Incident 19831108074489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831108074489I.md): Skrsky S76A · Cameron, LA · Nov 8, 1983 · N5444X · Minor damage
  > #2 Engine bearing failed on climbout. Turbine wheel disentregated. Gear collapsed on landing. Fire in engine case.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8143010')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-76/incidents

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