SIKORSKY S76
Rio De Janiero, December 29, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 29, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Rio De Janiero |
| Country | BR |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DCA09WA032 |
| Event ID | 20090227X73359 |
Aircraft
| Make | SIKORSKY |
| Model | S76 |
| Registration # | PR-IME |
| Operator | Atlas Taxi Aereo |
| Owner | Atlas Taxi Aereo |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On December 29, 2008, a Sikosky S-76 helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-IME, was substantially damaged by fire following a forced landing at Rio De Janiero, Brazil. The flight crew noted an AC generator light shortly after departure, and began a return to the airport. A fire indication followed. After landing, all occupants egressed the helicopter normally, and a fire was observed in the engine compartment. This accident is being investigated by the Brazilian CENIPA.
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.