Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DCA09WA032

Aircraft #1

PR-IME

SIKORSKY S76

Factual Information

On December 29, 2008, a Sikosky S-76 helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-IME, was substantially damaged by fire following a forced landing at Rio De Janiero, Brazil. The flight crew noted an AC generator light shortly after departure, and began a return to the airport. A fire indication followed. After landing, all occupants egressed the helicopter normally, and a fire was observed in the engine compartment. This accident is being investigated by the Brazilian CENIPA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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