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SIKORSKY S76 near Campos dos Goytacazes — 2016-04-28

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Date
2016-04-28
Location
Campos dos Goytacazes, BR
Aircraft
SIKORSKY S76
Registration
PR-EMR
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On April 28, 2016, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S76A, Brazilian registration PR-EMR, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing after a fire indication and precautionary engine shutdown on the right engine followed shortly by a loss of engine power in the left engine, near Campos dos Goytacazes Municipality, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and nine passengers were not injured. The flight departed from Benedito Lacerda Airport (SBME), Macae, Brazil and was enroute to an off-shore oil platform. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center Phones: +55 (21) 3368-3617 email: investiga@seripa3.aer.mil Terceiro Serviço Regional de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos Endereço Praia do Galeão, 30 Ilha do Governador - Rio de Janeiro CEP: 21941-510 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute-descent
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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