5N-BDGSIKORSKY S76 - C2015-08-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Unknown

SIKORSKY S76 - CS/N: 760540

Summary

On August 12, 2015, a Sikorsky S76 - C (5N-BDG) was involved in an accident near Lagos, NI. The aircraft was destroyed.

The Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau (NAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SIKORSKY S76 - C helicopter that occurred on August 12, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the helicopter.

All investigative information will be released by the NAIB.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA15RA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft 5N-BDG.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
NTSB Number
DCA15RA171
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Event ID
20150814X24105
Coordinates
6.553888, 3.411388
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
760540
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S76 - CS76
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau (NAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SIKORSKY S76 - C helicopter that occurred on August 12, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the helicopter.

All investigative information will be released by the NAIB.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA15RA171