No fatalities

Sikorsky S-92A emergency landing on decommissioned oil rig

Stavanger, Norway

On October 4, 2013, a SIKORSKY S92 A was involved in an aviation accident near Stavanger, Norway. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not specified. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Sikorsky S-92A helicopter performed an emergency landing on an unmanned oil rig due to low oil pressure indications.

What happened

On October 4, 2013, at 1435 UTC, a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, registered as LN-ONW, performed an emergency landing on the decommissioned and unmanned Yme oil rig. The aircraft was traveling from the Valhall oil rig toward Sola, Norway, when the crew received indications of low oil pressure in the main gearbox.

All occupants, including two crew members and 12 passengers, were not injured during the event.

Probable cause

Not specified

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Oct 2013 SIKORSKY S92 A accident near Stavanger, Norway?

A Sikorsky S-92A helicopter performed an emergency landing on an unmanned oil rig due to low oil pressure indications.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Oct 2013 SIKORSKY S92 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Oct 2013 involved a SIKORSKY S92 A, at Stavanger, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not specified