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November 9, 1983 · Sikorsky S76A · N5444X
Cameron, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cameron, LA
Aircraft
Sikorsky S76A
Tail Number
N5444X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
FTW84IA094
THE HELICOPTER WAS ON INITIAL CLIMB WHEN THE #1 ENGINE FAILED EXPLOSIVLY. A POST EXPLOSION FIRE ENSUED AND BOTH FIRE BOTTLES WERE UTILIZED TO NO AVAIL. DURING LANDING THE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT SETTLED ON ITS BELLY. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED.
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THE HELICOPTER WAS ON INITIAL CLIMB WHEN THE #1 ENGINE FAILED EXPLOSIVLY. A POST EXPLOSION FIRE ENSUED AND BOTH FIRE BOTTLES WERE UTILIZED TO NO AVAIL. DURING LANDING THE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT SETTLED ON ITS BELLY. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time20:00 CST
Nearest AirportPetroleum Helt (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionIflt
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S76A
Tail NumberN5444X
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250C30 · Turboshaft · 650
Seats14
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter0
Observation Time01:50