20-Jul-2021
When about to land, a loud noise was heard and the aircraft rolled to the right. The aircraft stopped at the edge of the helipad. All main rotor blades detached.... Read more
21-Apr-2021
Firefighting helicopter ditched in a lake. Copilot was found unconscious in 10m of water, transferred to hospital in Cheongju, but died. Pilot survived Pictured here two days later during the recovery task. [segye image]... Read more
25-Aug-2020
Landing gear collapsed while taxying after landing. 2POB not injured... Read more
26-Jan-2020
This accident took the lives of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. More details to follow when facts can be established rather than relying on media speculation... Read more
18-Mar-2019
Damaged by debris during hangar collapse caused by Cyclone Idai. Helicopter is thought to be already in storage and withdraw... Read more
25-May-2017
Helicopter came down less than 30 seconds after take-off. Video shows a sudden spark 41 seconds after take-off on a very low climb-out (which could suggest it hit wires), and the helicopter descended quickly from there. 4 POB including the Chief Minister of the State of Maharashtra, but no significant injuries. The helicopter did not... Read more
3-Feb-2016
Ditched into the sea shortly after take off from offshore installation. All nine passengers and two crew safely rescued... Read more
12-Aug-2015
Crashed into Lagos Lagoon, on approach to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at Lagos.Names were released by the AIB and published by Vanguard:- 6 recovered,named as Joshua Emekeme, Dolu Ebiejuara, Onoriode Onojete, Solomon Udeh, Iniala Opaimi, Chukwudi Onah 6 fatalities, named as pilot Peter Bello co-pilot Jay Wyatt, Chukwuma Erise, Chidi Ukwunta, Ita Ekpeyong, and... Read more
21-Mar-2015
Helicopter crashed while being operated for Total E&P Indonesie (TEPI) on a mission to inspect pipelines. Helicopter ended upside down as seen in this photo Press report next day stated “The six victims who will soon leave Siloam Hospital in Balikpapan include two Total Indonesie employees, Rakhmat Yunanto, 35, and Agung Danur Wenda, 33, and two... Read more
7-Mar-2014
Engine fire forced Cleveland Clinic helicopter to make emergency landing.... Read more
7-Feb-2014
Tail rotor struck fence while taxying... Read more
31-Jan-2014
Main rotor blades struck hangar while taxying... Read more
22-Dec-2013
The helicopter entered a high hover to blow away snow accumulation at the scene. During the manoeuvre a white out condition was created. The main rotor contacted trees. Control of the helicopter was maintained and a landing was performed immediately. There were no injuries. The helicopter sustained damage to all 4 rotor blades.... Read more
12-Dec-2013
S76 with two pilots and six passengers ditches in sea. All 8 rescued by passing boat. Passengers were working for Petronas Carigali, and Police said they were from France, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Canada... Read more
5-Dec-2013
Heavy wheel-up landing following sudden wind-shift on take-off... Read more
16-Nov-2013
Hit all apartment building in poor visibility. Fell to ground, killing both pilots... Read more
7-Aug-2013
Engine fire. YouTube video shows parked S76, rotors stationary, with smoke billowing from the engine compartment. Two crew departed the aircraft without injury – no passengers appeared to be on board... Read more
11-Jul-2013
During the early stages of take-off from the Snapper offshore platform, Bass Strait, one of the helicopter’s engines failed, resulting in a descent to approximately 30 feet above the water. The crew subsequently arrested the descent and stabilised the helicopter, before climbing to a safe alititude on the remaining engine. The helicopter was diverted to Longford aerodrome, Victoria,... Read more
4-Jul-2013
Emergency field landing after reported engine problems. Landed safely with no other damage. 10 POB. No injuries... Read more
31-May-2013
Helicopter down at night (approx 00:11 hrs) with 4 fatalities – two crew, two paramedics. No patient on board. See Ornge Media statement crew were named (here) as Captain Don Filliter, 54, of Skead, Ont. First Officer Jacques Dupuy, 43, of Otterburn-Park, Que. Paramedic Dustin Dagenais, 34, of Moose Factory, Ont. Paramedic Chris Snowball, 38,... Read more
23-May-2013
Precautionary landing after technical issue with VVIPs on board -Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall... Read more
27-Apr-2013
While landing at 5000 ft MSL with 2 crew and 5 pax, the helicopter landed hard and rolled over. Two slight injuries and plus injuries to one on the ground from debris. Pilot reported as Manolito Vela... Read more
15-Mar-2013
Post maintenance test flight. Cameron County Sheriff identified the deceased as pilot, William R. Croucher, 69, and two mechanics: Michael Lee Tyree, 55, and Timothy Lloyd Goehring, 41. Operator Era Helicopters made a brief statement confirming the accident... Read more
11-Mar-2013
Rotor downdraft caused the trunk of a parked vehicle parked in the lot to fly open. The trunk lid then flew back and smashed the back window of the vehicle.... Read more
28-Nov-2012
Tail rotor damage after striking tree. EMS aircraft, accident time 0130 local.... Read more
26-Sep-2012
Emergency landing made in a field after smell of burning in the cabin. No damage to helicopter, no injuries... Read more
21-Sep-2012
Blown over onto its side by high winds when parked unattended on the apron – photo... Read more
13-Aug-2012
After losing power to the number 2 engine, the pilot successfully landed the helicopter onto the water. The auto-floatation device deployed, one side reportedly deflated and as the main rotor brake was being applied, the helicopter rolled over. CADAORS 2012P1300... Read more
3-May-2012
Following an event in which high torque was used, flight data was analysed on behalf of the operator using incorrect conversion information relevant to earlier variants of the helicopter. The operator was therefore unaware that total torque had exceeded a level at which maintenance action was required. This article suggests the passengers were Paul Macartney... Read more
17-Apr-2012
U.S. Coast Guard responded to a downed helicopter about 82 nautical miles off Vermilion Bay in the vicinity of Vermilion Block 336. The Sikorsky S-76 was floating upside down, and the life raft had been deployed. All 7 POB accounted for... Read more
11-Jul-2011
Three died when S76C++ ditched in the sea shortly after take off from Yetagun oil field rig. Fatalities included pilot Ohn Thein, ex Myanmar Air Force... Read more
16-Mar-2011
EMS flight. Clipped and snapped telephone wire on take-off damaging blade tips. Landed safely in adjacent field. No injuries. CADAORS ref 2011P0343... Read more
5-Mar-2011
Wheels up landing. Helicopter had been shuttling that day between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara and an offshore platform called “Harvest”, some 15 miles SW of Lompoc.... Read more
10-May-2009
10-May-09 N176AM Sikorsky S76 Grandville, US-Michegan... Read more
4-Apr-2009
4-Apr-09 N760AF SIkorsky S76 Little Rock, US-Arkansas... Read more
4-Jan-2009
4-Jan-09 N748P Sikorsky S76C++ Gulf of Mexico, US-Gulf of Mexico... Read more
