SIKORSKY S-92A
Shetland, January 29, 2018
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2018 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Shetland |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN18WA105 |
| Event ID | 20180221X00208 |
Aircraft
| Make | SIKORSKY |
| Model | S-92A |
| Registration # | G-CHHF |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 21 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On January 14, 2018, about 1413 universal time (UTC), a United Kingdom registered Sikorsky S-92A, G-CHHF, experienced a nose landing gear (NLG) anomaly during landing at Scatsta Airport, Shetland, United Kingdom. The NLG did not extend during the approach to landing. A ground engineer was able, with the helicopter in a hover, to lower the NLG, which was askew in the NLG well. The pilot, copilot, and nineteen passengers were not injured.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB)
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300
Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom.
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.