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December 29, 2008 · Sikorsky S76 A · PR-IME
Rio De Janiero, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Rio De Janiero, BR
Aircraft
Sikorsky S76 A
Tail Number
PR-IME
Operator
Atlas Taxi Aereo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA09WA032
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S76 A
Tail NumberPR-IME
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAtlas Taxi Aereo
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0