Sikorsky S-76B

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8143007

Manufacturer (registry)
SIKORSKY
Model
S-76B
Registry code
8143007
Registered
34 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
14
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH1NE
Holder
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 57

1984Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 57 aircraft
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 35

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1986In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 39 ADs
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See all 41 ADs
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8143007'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
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Registered aircraft · 34

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8143007')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB DCA20MA059Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSikorsky S76 · Calabasas, CAThe pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely self-induced pressure…Jan 26, 2020 · N72EX · DestroyedNTSB ENG18WA034Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76 · Valle Nuevo, Dominican RepublicMay 17, 2018 · N76VR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S 76B · Port Fourchon, LAThe pilot's loss of control of the helicopter when it entered a settling with power condition during sudden gusty wind conditions on takeoff resulting in the helicopter subsequently impacting terrain.Dec 5, 2013 · N707MY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA250Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76B · Gulf of Mexico, LAThe intermittent loss of engine power due to a "stuck" stepper motor in the No. 2 engine's fuel control as a result of an inadequate overhaul. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the helicopter with a known defect, his…Apr 17, 2012 · N56RD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Santa Maria, CAThe copilot's misjudged clearance from an object during a hovering turn for landing. Contributing to the accident were the inadequately marked heliport surface and the close proximity of an obstruction near the landing area.Jun 27, 2008 · N343AA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86MA148Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76B · Sutton, MAAbout 16 min after takeoff, while cruising at 6000' MSL in IMC, the plt transmitted 'Sikorsky 507' (call sign of acft hefrequently flew). The ATC ctlr was talking to another flt & did not respond. About 1 min later, rdo & radar contact werelost & the…Jun 6, 1986 · N5AZ · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8143007')
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FAA incident reports · 10

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Accident 20200126001589ASikorsky S-76B · Calabasas, CAOn January 26, 2020, at 0945 pacific standard time (PST), a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter, N72EX, Collided with hilly terrain near the city of Calabasas, California. The pilot and eight passengers Were fatally injured, and the helicopter was destroyed by impact…Jan 26, 2020 · N72EX · Destroyed · 9 fatalIncident 20180705018682ISikorsky S-76B · Long Beach, CAOn July 5, 2018, island express helicopters personnel were preparing four company aircraft for a photo shoot. Two S-76 helicopters, N71EX and N76EX, were parked next to each other on the ramp area at Long Beach Airport. The helicopter parking spaces were…Jul 5, 2018 · N76EX · Minor damageIncident 20170614013289ISikorsky SK-76 · New York, NYN7TP approached helipad eastbound over water and made 180 degree pedal turn to face west prior to touchdown on spot 1. As aircraft decended to touchdown, the tail rotor struck the perimeter fence. This was reported by another helicopter crewmember on spot 2,…Jun 14, 2017 · N7TP · Minor damageIncident 20140206023569ISikorsky S-76B · New York, NYPilot reports that he had to adjust his approach path due to snow bank and patchy ice at the normal touchdown location. Landing was uneventful. During ground taxi into the parking location, the tail rotor struck a canvas and aluminum blast fence while the…Feb 6, 2014 · N591AK · Minor damageAccident 20131205024729ASikorsky S-76B · Port Fourchon, LAPilot reported that after liftoff, at approximately 50 feet he felt the wind change direction. At this point the aircraft began to lose lift and settled with power.Dec 5, 2013 · N707MY · Substantial damageAccident 20130427008659ASikorsky S-76B · ConstanzaThe pilot strucked a helipad landing light with a landing gear wheel. The helicopter tilted tower ground inducing a dynamic roll over and the main rotor head strucked the ground while trying to touch down at the Constanza hotel helipad.Apr 27, 2013 · N305SJ · Substantial damageAccident 20120417009099ASikorsky S-76B · Intracoastal Ci, LADuring approach to an oil platform aircraft experienced power loss in number 2 engine and impacted the water.Apr 17, 2012 · N56RD · DestroyedAccident 20080627840659ASkrsky S76A · Lompoc, CA(-23) Aircraft landed into wind on platform irene (5 miles off the coast from vandenberg), then began a hovering right turn to position aircraft to disembark passengers. The tail rotor struck the surface structure of the oil derrick and loss of tail rotor…Jun 27, 2008 · N343AA · Substantial damageIncident 20080508838469ISkrsky S76B · Sleep Hollow, NY(-23) On may 08, 2008, at approximately 1638 hours local time, N500WK, a Sikorsky SK-76B, s/n 760349, while descending to land at a private residence. The main rotor blades contact tree branches causing minor damage.May 8, 2008 · N500WK · Minor damageAccident 19860606021919ASkrsky S76B · Sutton, MAFlight had an uncontrolled altitude deviation en route. Struck trees in high speed descent. Possible EFIS malfunctionJun 6, 1986 · N5AZ · Destroyed · 2 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 99

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STCs that may be installed · 333

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8143007')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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