Sikorsky S76A emergency landing near Campos dos Goytacazes

No fatalities • Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil

A Sikorsky S76A experienced engine power loss during an offshore flight, resulting in an emergency landing and substantial aircraft damage.

What happened

On April 28, 2016, at approximately 1330 UTC, a Sikorsky S76A, registered as PR-EMR, was performing an enroute flight from Benedito Lacerda Airport (SBME) in Macae, Brazil, to an offshore oil platform. During the flight near the Campos dos Goytacazes Municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the crew received a fire indication.

In response to the indication, the pilot performed a precautionary shutdown of the right engine. Shortly after this procedure, the aircraft experienced a loss of power in the left engine. The crew performed an emergency landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. All eleven people on board, including the pilot, copilot, and nine passengers, were not injured.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Apr 2016 SIKORSKY S76 A accident near Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil?

A Sikorsky S76A experienced engine power loss during an offshore flight, resulting in an emergency landing and substantial aircraft damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Apr 2016 SIKORSKY S76 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Apr 2016 involved a SIKORSKY S76 A, operated by Atlas Taxi Aereo, at Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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