VT-CMM

Substantial
None

SIKORSKY S76

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 25, 2017
NTSB Number
WPR17WA132
Location
Nilanga, India
Event ID
20170626X45814
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6

Aircraft Information

Registration
VT-CMM
Make
SIKORSKY
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S76S76
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On May 25, 2017, at 0625 Universal Coordinated Time, a Sikorsky S76, VT-CMM, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a collision with powerlines near the Nilana Helipad, Nilanga, Maharashtra, India. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Government of India. The two pilots and four passengers were not injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

Safdarjung Airport,

New Delhi, India - 110003

Tel: 011-24658051

Fax: (91) 11 2469-3963

email: aaib.moca@nic.in

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR17WA132