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August 7, 2013 · Sikorsky S76 - A A · PT-YSM
Macae, BR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Macae, BR
Aircraft
Sikorsky S76 - A A (1981)
Tail Number
PT-YSM
Operator
Omni Taxi Aereo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG13WA040
While the helicopter was running on the runway, the pilots noticed that the number two engine parameters were below prescribed values and decided to abort the take-off. After leaving the runway and entering the company apron, the pilots saw company mechanics signalling that there was fire from the number two engine cowl. The number two engine fire light illuminated, the captain activated the fire protection system on the number two side, while the copilot coordinated an evacuation of the passengers. The company mechanics extinguished the fire. According to the Brazilian authorities, the number two engine had a failed stage in the compressor section. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600 (55-61) 3364-8838, dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (turbine/turboprop)-Compressor section-Malfunction - C
Full Narrative
While the helicopter was running on the runway, the pilots noticed that the number two engine parameters were below prescribed values and decided to abort the take-off. After leaving the runway and entering the company apron, the pilots saw company mechanics signalling that there was fire from the number two engine cowl. The number two engine fire light illuminated, the captain activated the fire protection system on the number two side, while the copilot coordinated an evacuation of the passengers. The company mechanics extinguished the fire. According to the Brazilian authorities, the number two engine had a failed stage in the compressor section. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600 (55-61) 3364-8838, dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time12:25 UTC
Nearest AirportMacae Airport (0nm)
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S76 - A A
Tail NumberPT-YSM
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
OperatorOmni Taxi Aereo
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C30 · Turboshaft · 650 | Rolls-Royce · 250-C30 · Turboshaft · 650
Seats14
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO