CEN13WA309

NTSB accident investigation · Sikorsky 76A · Moosonee, Canada · May 31, 2013

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
May 31, 2013, 00:15 local (04:15 UTC)
Place
Moosonee, Canada
Injuries
4 fatal
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
C-GIMYSikorsky 76A
NTSB office
Central Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
87043

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Factual narrative

On May 13, 2013, about 0015 EDT, a Sikorsky S-76A, Helicopter, C-GIMY, impacted terrain after departing the Moosonee Airport (CYMO), Moosonee, Ontario. The two pilots and two medical crew were fatality injured in the accident. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government or Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca

Aircraft

Registration
C-GIMY
Reported as
Sikorsky 76A
Category
Helicopter
Engine
turbo shaft
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
On-Ground
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial