No fatalities

28 Dec 2016: SIKORSKY S92 A — North Sea, UK, United Kingdom

North Sea, UK, United Kingdom

On 28 Dec 2016, a SIKORSKY S92 A was involved in an aviation accident near North Sea, UK, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 28, 2016, Sikorsky S-92A helicopter G-WNSR experienced a heavy landing on an offshore platform in the North Sea. All 11 persons on board were uninjured.

Incident Overview

On December 28, 2016, a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, registration G-WNSR, was involved in a heavy landing on the deck of an offshore platform in the North Sea. The helicopter was carrying 11 persons on board at the time of the incident.

Occupants and Injuries

All 11 individuals on board the aircraft were not injured as a result of the heavy landing. No injuries were reported.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Sikorsky S-92A, a twin-engine medium-lift helicopter commonly used for offshore transport. The specific registration G-WNSR identifies the particular airframe.

Investigation

The incident is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is the responsible agency for conducting the investigation. Further information may be obtained from the AAIB.