SIKORSKY S76

Nilanga, May 25, 2017

Event Information

DateMay 25, 2017
Event TypeACC
LocationNilanga
CountryIN
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberWPR17WA132
Event ID20170626X45814

Aircraft

MakeSIKORSKY
ModelS76
Registration #VT-CMM
CategoryHELI
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None6
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

On May 25, 2017, at 0625 Universal Coordinated Time, a Sikorsky S76, VT-CMM, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a collision with powerlines near the Nilana Helipad, Nilanga, Maharashtra, India. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Government of India. The two pilots and four passengers were not injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi, India - 110003
Tel: 011-24658051
Fax: (91) 11 2469-3963
email: [email protected]

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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.

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