SIKORSKY S92
Wexford, December 6, 2015
Event Information
| Date | December 6, 2015 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Wexford |
| Country | EI |
| Coordinates | 52.15111, -6.97861 |
| Highest Injury | - |
| NTSB Number | CEN16WA060 |
| Event ID | 20151210X10250 |
Aircraft
| Make | SIKORSKY |
| Model | S92 |
| Registration # | EI-ICG |
| Category | HELI |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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]
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.