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March 20, 1986 · Sikorsky S-76 · N38
Atlantic City, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Atlantic City, NJ
Aircraft
Sikorsky S-76
Tail Number
N38
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
NYC86IA109
DURING A PREFLIGHT EXAMINATION OF A SIKORSKY S76 THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE LEADING EDGE OF THE PYLON ABOVE THE INTERMEDIATE GEAR BOX AND SCUFF MARK ON THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE CAPS. THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT HAD JUST COMPLETED A 2.1 HR TRAINING SESSION THAT CONSISTED OF 18 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, AND WERE ABOUT TO BEGIN A SECOND SESSION WHEN THE DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED. THE TIME OF DAMAGE OCCURRENCE IS UNKNOWN.
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DURING A PREFLIGHT EXAMINATION OF A SIKORSKY S76 THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE LEADING EDGE OF THE PYLON ABOVE THE INTERMEDIATE GEAR BOX AND SCUFF MARK ON THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE CAPS. THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT HAD JUST COMPLETED A 2.1 HR TRAINING SESSION THAT CONSISTED OF 18 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, AND WERE ABOUT TO BEGIN A SECOND SESSION WHEN THE DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED. THE TIME OF DAMAGE OCCURRENCE IS UNKNOWN.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportAtlantic City (0nm N)
Runway6
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S-76
Tail NumberN38
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-30-S · Turboshaft · 650
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO