N5418NSIKORSKY S76A 1991-06-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

SIKORSKY S76A S/N: 760209

Summary

On June 17, 1991, a Sikorsky S76A (N5418N) was involved in an accident near Ship Shoal 290K. The accident resulted in 10 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE COPILOT'S REDUCTION OF POWER TO GROUND IDLE ON BOTH ENGINES. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S POOR LANDING TECHNIQUE AND HIS FAILURE TO ESTABLISH ADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5418N.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 17, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA098
Location
SHIP SHOAL 290K
Event ID
20001212X17268
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
10
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
10

Probable Cause and Findings

THE COPILOT'S REDUCTION OF POWER TO GROUND IDLE ON BOTH ENGINES. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S POOR LANDING TECHNIQUE AND HIS FAILURE TO ESTABLISH ADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
760209
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S76A S76
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PETROLEUM HELCOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 90808
Status
Deregistered
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70509
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW91LA098