Sikorsky S-76A
NTSB investigations · 29
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WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8143006')
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NTSB ERA18LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S76 · Islamorada, FLThe pilot's activation of the rotor brake while the No. 2 engine was still set to govern the power turbine speed, which resulted in continuous power being applied to the rotor while the rotor brake was engaged and led to excessive friction, heat, and a…NTSB CEN13FA192Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A++ · Grand Lake, LAFracture of the red tail rotor blade spar, which resulted in the separation and departure of the red tail rotor blade from the helicopter and subsequent compromised tail gearbox. The red tail rotor blade was not recovered, thus the cause of the initial…NTSB CHI08FA141Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor obstacle clearance from a tower during takeoff.NTSB DFW07LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A++ · Eugene Isl 259The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance with the water and their diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing to land. Contributing factor were the low ceilings and the heavy rains restricting their visibility.NTSB DFW06LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Houston, TXThe failure by maintenance personnel to secure the tail rotor driveshaft cowling after performing maintenance which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the tail rotor driveshaft area.NTSB DCA04MA030Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSikorsky S76A++ · Gulf of Mexicothe flight crew's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB LAX01FA252Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Los Angeles, CAThe 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 rollover.NTSB FTW01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky SK-76A · New Iberia, LAthe loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky SK-76A · Ec 270the passenger's inadvertent encounter with the rotating main rotor blades.NTSB NYC99FA140Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Jackson, KYthe failure of the PIC to adequately supervise the SIC, and maintain a positive climb. Factors were the fog and dark night.NTSB FTW97LA356Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Patterson, LAfailure of the copilot to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff, which led to an inadvertent descent and collision with a crop of sugar cane and the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate…NTSB NYC92GA147Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Graefenburg, KYAn inadequate preflight inspection by the flight crew by failing to assure that all four of the engine cowling latches were properly secured, which resulted in subsequent failure of section ii of the tail rotor driveshaft after the cowling contacted the main…NTSB FTW91LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S76A · Ship Shoal 290kThe copilot's reduction of power to ground idle on both engines. Factors were the pilot's poor landing technique and his failure to establish adequate crew coordination.NTSB NYC89FA106Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Manhattan, NYThe pilot of the other helicopter misjudged clearance between his and the other helicopter. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate layout (markings) of the heliport parking area, insufficient standard/requirement for numerical indication of maximum…NTSB NYC89FA088Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Washington, PAThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in his loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident was: the pilot's flight into known weather, the adverse weather, and trees at the accident sight.NTSB BFO88LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Moundsville, WVThe helicopter contacted power lines shortly after takeoff from a mine site. The nose gear of the helicopter contacted an uninsulated static wire. This wire was strung with one other static wire and two black insulated power lines. Both crew members stated…NTSB FTW88LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Offshore OilAfter landing on the platform, the copilot moved the power levers to flight idle and set the main rotor blade tip path plane to the height normally used. When an enplanning passenger came up the stairs onto the platform, he was struck on the head by the main…NTSB FTW87FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Angleton, TXShortly after tkof, the plt contacted his company (opns) & said he had inadvertently enctrd IFR conds. He asked opns to relay info to him fm the apch plate for the ILS rwy 17 apch to brazoria county arpt. After rcvg the info, he contacted houston apch ctl &…NTSB NYC86IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76 · Atlantic City, NJDuring a preflight examination of a Sikorsky S76 the instructor and student discovered a hole in the leading edge of the pylon above the intermediate gear box and scuff mark on the main rotor blade caps. The instructor and student had just completed a 2.1 hr…NTSB FTW86LA032Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Grand Isle Bl73The acft rolled over in a high x-wind after landing while deplaning passengers. The acft had landed on a moving barge. A landing into the wind was blocked by a crane so the plt sideslipped from a flt path that paralleled the ships movement. The wind was…NTSB NYC85FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S76A · Belmar, NJDuring takeoff & landing practice for a pre-solo plt the CFI saw a helicopter, N176FJ, approaching the arpt. N4956B, at the time of 1st sighting, was on a left base for rwy 3. The rotorcraft apparently did not see N4956B or hear any radio calls at this…NTSB FTW85LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Houma, LAThe aircrew had just completed a medivac flt & were repositioning the helicopter to the home base. While they were en route, the company dispatcher informed the crew that fog was moving into the area & that they had better hurry. During the night apch, the…NTSB NYC84FA319Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Unionville, PAOn approach, acft yawed right. Plt reduced power and executed emerg lndg. Before shutdown, it was noted the t/r was stationary while the main rotor continued to turn. Investigation revealed t/r drive shaft had separted due to thermal/mechanical damage…NTSB FTW84FA216Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · High Isl Blk595During cruise flight at 500 ft over gulf waters, the left engine sustained a massive, uncontained, explosive failure. Sharpnel penetrated the right engine, which failed from damage. Sharpnel also penetrated the ac and DC junction boxes, causing complete…NTSB CHI83FA428Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Chicago, ILWhile cruising at 2000 ft MSL & 150 KTS, the crew heard a loud noise, and simultaneously, the helicopter yawed aprx 30 to 40 deg to the right & pitched nose down. The aircrew began an autorotation & activated the emergency floats. The helicopter continued in…NTSB FTW81FA061Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSikorsky S-76 · Conroe, TXNTSB FTW80FA111Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSikorsky S-76 · Patterson, LANTSB FTW80FRD10Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-76A · Intracstl City, LANTSB MIA78FA109Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSikorsky S76A · W Palm Beach, FL
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