DCA97WA068

NTSB accident investigation · Sikorsky S-76B · Omeath Ireland, Ireland · December 12, 1996

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
December 12, 1996
Place
Omeath Ireland, Ireland
Injuries
1 fatal
Damage
Destroyed
Aircraft
GHAUGSikorsky S-76B
Weather
Not reported
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Case key
11041

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Aircraft

Registration
GHAUG
Reported as
Sikorsky S-76B
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Destroyed
Fire
Unknown
Flight
Part 129
Operator
Norbrook Laboratories
Departed
Belfast Ireland, OF
Flight plan
IFR

Weather

Conditions
Not reported
Wind
30° at 13 knots
Visibility
10 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
2,000 ft broken
Temperature
39 °F, dew point 34 °F