SIKORSKY S76 near Rio De Janiero — 2008-12-29
Investigation ongoingDCA09WA032
- Date
- 2008-12-29
- Location
- Rio De Janiero, BR
- Aircraft
- SIKORSKY S76
- Registration
- PR-IME
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB 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.