# FAA incident reports: Sikorsky S-76A A list on [Sikorsky S-76A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-76a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 82 reports - [Accident 20171215023479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171215023479A.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Islamorada, FL · Dec 15, 2017 · N911FK · Substantial damage > An S-76A++ helicopter landed on a 135 helicopter air ambulance flight at an off aiport location. The flight medic and nurse exited the aircraft to respond to the patient. The pilot stayed in the aircraft and noticed an engine fluctuation of temperature. The… - [Incident 20140131001079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140131001079I.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Jan 31, 2014 · N80GH · Minor damage > N80GH was taxiing between two hangar on a taxiway, an other aircraft came on the opposite direction, the pilot in command of N80GH decided to go to the left and at that time the four blades did touch one of the hangar. - [Accident 20130315005139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130315005139A.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Cameron, LA · Mar 15, 2013 · N574EH · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Helicopter took off at 1119 from lch for a maintenance check flight. During the flight, the pilot called lch tower and era helicopter communications center to report an emergency. Witnesses state they saw aircraft spinning just before it crashed at 1147.… - [Incident 20121128025499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121128025499I.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Tavernier, FL · Nov 28, 2012 · N911FK · Minor damage > While hovering on the departure pad, the tail rotor came in contact with tree branches. Crew was unaware of the incident until post flight inspection revealed damage to tail rotor blades. - [Accident 20080529834199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080529834199A.md): Skrsky S76A · Grand Rapids, MI · May 29, 2008 · N176SH · Destroyed > (-23) The airman was receiving his scheduled part 135 checkride from an FAA inspector. A review of the videotape of the accident and witness statements indicate that after takeoff from the roof of the Hospital, the aircraft backed up and struck a tv camera on… - [Accident 20061022021829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061022021829A.md): Skrsky S76A · Houma, LA · Oct 22, 2006 · N22342 · Destroyed > (-23) On October 22, 2006 at approximately 0630 LCL, N22342, a Sikorsky SK-76A++ aircraft crashed while approaching a helideck for landing. The prevailing ceiling and visibility was 600 to 700 feet ceiling and approximately 10 miles visibility with… - [Accident 20060419004609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060419004609A.md): Skrsky S76A · Houston, TX · Apr 19, 2006 · N8063R · Substantial damage > (-23) On April 19, 2006, a Sikorsky sk 76-A, N8063R, departed on a flight from high island A-139 to west Houston airport (kiws), TX, at approximately 16:52, with 8 passengers and 2 flight crew members. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of… - [Incident 20041222033379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041222033379I.md): Skrsky S76A · Lake Charles, LA · Dec 22, 2004 · N574EH > (-23) Engine had a chip light with T5 temperature indications. Pilot shut down engine and returned to Lake Charles airport. - [Accident 20040323007699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040323007699A.md): Skrsky S76A · Galveston, TX · Mar 23, 2004 · N579EH · Destroyed · 10 fatal > (-23) The aircraft, chartered by unocal of houston, Texas, departed scholes international airport near Galveston, Texas at approximately 6:45 pm CST. Its intended destination was high island a 557 refueling platform, and then on offshore drilling ship. There… - [Accident 20010721022359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010721022359A.md): Skrsky S76A · Losangeles, CA · Jul 21, 2001 · N769BB · 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 advised that he made several attempts to fix the light by retarding the power control levers to… - [Accident 20010710038129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010710038129A.md): Skrsky S76A · Sabine Pass, TX · Jul 10, 2001 · N164AG · No damage > (-23) The pilot-in-command stated that the helicopter seemed to have a bit of a ground track problem (rough on the ground at full RPM). He proceeded to Sabine Pass and noticed that the in-flight ride was a little rougher than most SK-76'S that he had flown,… - [Accident 20010320004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010320004579A.md): Skrsky S76A · Mar 20, 2001 · N376AL · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) While deplaing passengers at an offshore heliport, a waiting passenger entered the heliport area unescorted. The passenger was struck in the head by the turning main rotor and received fatal injuries. - [Incident 20000106001109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000106001109I.md): Skrsky S76A · Galveston, TX · Jan 6, 2000 · N1545K · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot-in-command (PIC) made a VFR approach to a helideck located at HI-344A. The approach was terminated at a hover on the north edge of the landing area, and the pilot not flying, (SIC) stated, "you're over the deck". The pilot flying then… - [Accident 19990614007009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990614007009A.md): Skrsky S76A · Jackson, KY · Jun 14, 1999 · N2743E · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (.4)The S-76A departed on a positioning flight with two pilots and two medical personnel onboard. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed with prevailing visibility less than 1/4 mile. The departure airport was 1,381 feet MSL. After becoming… - [Incident 19980629035139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980629035139I.md): Skrsky S76A · Lake Charles, LA · Jun 29, 1998 · N164AG > (-5)On June 29, 1998, at 0620 local time, a Sikorsky, model S-76A, helicopter, N164AG, operated by air logistics, l.l.c., new iberia, Louisiana, experienced a loss of no. 1 engine oil pressure while in cruise flight. The affected engine was secured in… - [Incident 19980424026029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980424026029I.md): Skrsky S76A · Patterson, LA · Apr 24, 1998 · N710AL · Minor damage > Dragging rotor brake. - [Incident 19980130011159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980130011159I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Mexico, LA · Jan 30, 1998 · N768AL · Minor damage > Narrative: on 30 jan 1998, at 0900 CT, a Sikorsky SK-76-A N768AL, operated by offshore logistics, inc., certificate no. ALGA151C, struck a safety fence with the left main landing gear while landing on an offshore oil platform. The landing gear collapsed… - [Accident 19970922027889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970922027889A.md): Skrsky S76A · Patterson, LA · Sep 22, 1997 · N517AL · Substantial damage > On departure, high hover, disappeare in fog, hit ground, over fence into field. (-23) on September 22, 1997, at 0530 central daylight time, a Sikorsky S-76-A helicopter, N517AL, registered to and operated by offshore logistics, inc., impacted the ground after… - [Incident 19960731043039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960731043039I.md): Skrsky S76A · LA · Jul 31, 1996 · N1546G · Minor damage > Narrative: while the pilot was taxiing the helicopter to the takeoff area, the left main landing gear ran off the taxiway, causing damage to the gear. [privacy data omitted] - [Incident 19950801033209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950801033209I.md): Skrsky S76A · Sabine, TX · Aug 1, 1995 · N1546G > NR1 fuel pressure and engine surging. Returned Sabine pass phi. Found defective fuel selector valve. Replaced. - [Incident 19950608029529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950608029529I.md): Skrsky S76A · Sabine, TX · Jun 8, 1995 · N1546G · No damage > Fuel pressure light NR1 engine and surging. Shutdown. Landed private strip. No defects. Replaced fuel controls. - [Incident 19950531027259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950531027259I.md): Skrsky S76A · Houma, LA · May 31, 1995 · N1546K > Oil pressure light came on. Low oil pressure smelled oil, shut engine down. Defective oil filter cap. - [Incident 19950228011059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950228011059I.md): Skrsky S76C · Venice, LA · Feb 28, 1995 · N1545K > Narrative: on short final to a customer's heliport in Venice, Louisiana aircraft N1545K experienced a large torque split which could not be corrected. Just before landing, the no. 2 engine would not develop full power. During the subsequent landing, the no. 1… - [Incident 19950126006739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950126006739I.md): Skrsky S76A · New Orleans, LA · Jan 26, 1995 · N1545K > Narrative: five minutes after takeoff from the New Orleans airport (msy), at 3,000 feet above ground level, the "baggage smoke detector" light illuminated. The aircraft was landed at a nearby base of petroleum helicopters, inc. no evidence of a fire was… - [Incident 19941217047829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941217047829I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Dec 17, 1994 · N708AL > Offshore takeoff NR2 hydro system light came on. Gear staved down. Returned to platform. Blew gear down. - [Incident 19941216047759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941216047759I.md): Skrsky S76A · Sabine, TX · Dec 16, 1994 · N1546G > Burning odor. Smoke. Loran failed shortly after. Reset. Water leaked into loran. Shorted control head. Fixed leak. - [Incident 19931221050919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931221050919I.md): Skrsky S76A · New Iberia, LA · Dec 21, 1993 · N1547N > NR1 engine decelerated to flight idle. Diverted to New Iberia. Suspect moisture in engines governor system. - [Incident 19930528024659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930528024659I.md): Skrsky S76A · Bermuda Dunes, CA · May 28, 1993 · N422AL · Minor damage > While taxiing out of parking place the rotor blades struck the vertical fin of a parked aircraft. - [Incident 19930209011769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930209011769I.md): Skrsky S76A · Clute, TX · Feb 9, 1993 · N22342 · Minor damage > Experienced sparking at electical wire bundle. Landed on road. Wire bundle chafed with radar unit. - [Incident 19921230056699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921230056699I.md): Skrsky S76A · St Paul, MN · Dec 30, 1992 · N376LL > Pilot operated aircraft into known icing conditions. Witnessed by four persons. Verified by flight service station. - [Accident 19920807056889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920807056889A.md): Skrsky S76A · Frankfort, KY · Aug 7, 1992 · N50KY · Destroyed > Indicates unsecured right engine cowl lifted inflight. Hit main rotors debris hit tail rotors. Lost tail rotor use. - [Incident 19911204058019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911204058019I.md): Skrsky S76A · Lexington, KY · Dec 4, 1991 · N50KY > Cyclic control system problem. Returned. On test flight landed in field. Cable was rubbing on control tube. - [Incident 19911014054739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911014054739I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Of Mexcio, LA · Oct 14, 1991 · N769AL > NR2 engine oil pressure indicator fell to zero. Shut down. Returned. Found a broken wire at the oil transmitter plug - [Accident 19910617022219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910617022219A.md): Skrsky S76A · Ship Shoal 209k, LA · Jun 17, 1991 · N5418N · Destroyed > Rotated right on takeoff from hover. SIC pulled engine speed levers. Impacted water. - [Incident 19910509025569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910509025569I.md): Skrsky S76A · Pascagoula, MS · May 9, 1991 · N1547K > Aircraft vibrating in cruise. Landed without incident. Tip cap on rotor blade had separated. - [Incident 19910423029339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910423029339I.md): Skrsky S76A · Grand Chenier, LA · Apr 23, 1991 · N708AL · Minor damage > Small hole was found in vertical fin after flight. Caused by applying aft cyclic and lowering collective full down. - [Incident 19910416059139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910416059139I.md): Skrsky S76A · New York, NY · Apr 16, 1991 · N30DJ > NR2 engine lost power on descent. Emergency landing in water on floats. Removed passengers. Towed to pier. - [Incident 19910111005839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910111005839I.md): Skrsky S76A · Patterson, LA · Jan 11, 1991 · N768AL > NR1 engine chip detector light on. Engine failed. Vectored for landing. Turbine wheel had burst. - [Incident 19901212063829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901212063829I.md): Skrsky S76A · Patterson, LA · Dec 12, 1990 · N768AL > NR1 engine power surge. Secured and landed. Governor failed due to bearing failure. - [Incident 19900820045959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900820045959I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Of Mexico, TX · Aug 20, 1990 · N712AL > NR2 engine spooled down and fuel pressure light on. Landed safely. Loose fuel line fitting at pump. - [Incident 19900612046039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900612046039I.md): Skrsky S76A · Amelia, LA · Jun 12, 1990 · N1546K · Substantial damage > On engine start helicopter began to spin. Unable to control. Tail rotor sevro rod not connected. - [Incident 19900531034669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900531034669I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · May 31, 1990 · N768AL > Experienced limitation to left cyclic control travel on approach. Left cyclic control stop was improperly adjusted. - [Incident 19891228063359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891228063359I.md): Skrsky S76A · Venice, LA · Dec 28, 1989 · N7266K · Minor damage > Hit a taxiway light while repositioning for takeoff. Heavy dew on taxiway. - [Incident 19891219062619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891219062619I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Dec 19, 1989 · N710AL > Power lost on NR1 engine. Secured and landed at destination. Allison overspeed control malfunctioned. - [Incident 19891214062539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891214062539I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Dec 14, 1989 · N376AL > NR1 engine oil temperature increase. Landed safely. Oil cooler blower had sheared drive shaft. - [Incident 19891125061879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891125061879I.md): Skrsky S76A · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Nov 25, 1989 · N710AL > NR2 engine oil temperature increased. Secured and landed. Oil cooler blower had sheared drive shaft. - [Incident 19890919056799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890919056799I.md): Skrsky S76A · Lake Charles, LA · Sep 19, 1989 · N710AL > Partial power failure of NR2 engine secured engine. Landed safely. Found crack in the pc filter air line. - [Incident 19890328016689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890328016689I.md): Skrsky S76A · New York, NY · Mar 28, 1989 · N30DJ · Minor damage > Main rotors struck rotor of parked helicopter while taxiing to park. - [Accident 19890327010022A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890327010022A.md): Skrsky S76A · New York, NY · Mar 27, 1989 · N586C · Substantial damage > While parked in wrong parking spot idling was struck by rotors of another S76 that was parking. Spaces not marked. - [Accident 19890222002369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890222002369A.md): Skrsky S76A · Washington, PA · Feb 22, 1989 · N767SA · Substantial damage > Encountered instrument weather conditions. During attempted turn-around collided with trees and rolled left. 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