SIKORSKY S76 - A
Macae, August 7, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 7, 2013 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Macae |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | -22.34278, -41.76389 |
| Airport | Macae Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ENG13WA040 |
| Event ID | 20130919X02109 |
Aircraft
| Make | SIKORSKY |
| Model | S76 - A |
| Registration # | PT-YSM |
| Operator | Omni Taxi Aereo |
| Owner | Omni Air Taxi |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
While the helicopter was running on the runway, the pilots noticed that the number two engine parameters were below prescribed values and decided to abort the take-off. After leaving the runway and entering the company apron, the pilots saw company mechanics signalling that there was fire from the number two engine cowl. The number two engine fire light illuminated, the captain activated the fire protection system on the number two side, while the copilot coordinated an evacuation of the passengers. The company mechanics extinguished the fire.
According to the Brazilian authorities, the number two engine had a failed stage in the compressor section.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Investigation Division
SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600
(55-61) 3364-8838, [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.