SIKORSKY S92

Wexford, December 6, 2015

Event Information

DateDecember 6, 2015
Event TypeINC
LocationWexford
CountryEI
Coordinates52.15111, -6.97861
Highest Injury-
NTSB NumberCEN16WA060
Event ID20151210X10250

Aircraft

MakeSIKORSKY
ModelS92
Registration #EI-ICG
CategoryHELI

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

Event Location

Full Narrative

On December 6, 2015, at 1415 universal coordinated time, a Sikorsky S92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICG, was involved in an off shore rescue operation. Two victims were being recovered when one of the victims slipped from the recue harness, fell back into the water, and was subsequently recovered. The flight originated from the Waterford Airport (EIWF), Waterford, Ireland.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Irish government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Air accident Investigation Unit

Dept. of Transport, Tourism & Sport

Leeson Lane

Dublin

D02 TR60

+353 1 604 1292

[email protected]

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