Pilot Debrief

SIKORSKY S76 near Nilanga — 2017-05-25

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Date
2017-05-25
Location
Nilanga, IN
Aircraft
SIKORSKY S76
Registration
VT-CMM
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB 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: aaib.moca@nic.in

NTSB coding

  • Collision during takeoff/land · Takeoff

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