Summary
On August 07, 2013, a Sikorsky S76 - A (PT-YSM) was involved in an incident near Macae, BR. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
While the helicopter was running on the runway, the pilots noticed that the number two engine parameters were below prescribed values and decided to abort the take-off. After leaving the runway and entering the company apron, the pilots saw company mechanics signalling that there was fire from the number two engine cowl. The number two engine fire light illuminated, the captain activated the fire protection system on the number two side, while the copilot coordinated an evacuation of the passengers. The company mechanics extinguished the fire.
According to the Brazilian authorities, the number two engine had a failed stage in the compressor section.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ENG13WA040. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft PT-YSM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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Aircraft Information
Analysis
While the helicopter was running on the runway, the pilots noticed that the number two engine parameters were below prescribed values and decided to abort the take-off. After leaving the runway and entering the company apron, the pilots saw company mechanics signalling that there was fire from the number two engine cowl. The number two engine fire light illuminated, the captain activated the fire protection system on the number two side, while the copilot coordinated an evacuation of the passengers. The company mechanics extinguished the fire.
According to the Brazilian authorities, the number two engine had a failed stage in the compressor section.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Investigation Division
SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600
(55-61) 3364-8838, dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br
This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ENG13WA040