Pilot Debrief

SIKORSKY S76 near Istanbul — 2017-03-10

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Date
2017-03-10
Location
Istanbul, TR
Aircraft
SIKORSKY S76
Registration
TC-HEZ
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
7

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On March 10, 2017, at 0821 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter, Turkish registration TC-HEZ, was destroyed shortly after takeoff from the Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA), Istanbul, Turkey. The two pilots and the five passengers were fatally injured. The flight was destined for Bozoyuk, Turkey. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Turkish Government. Any further information pertaining to the accident can be obtained from: Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications Accident Investigation Board Hanimeli S. No. 7 06430 Sihhiye Ankara Turkey Tel.: (90) 312 203-1431 Fax: (90) 312 229-7289 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Turkish Government.

NTSB coding

  • Collision during takeoff/land · Takeoff

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