Accident Details
On March 10, 2017, at 0821 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter, Turkish registration TC-HEZ, was destroyed shortly after departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA) in Istanbul, Turkey. The helicopter was carrying two pilots and five passengers, all of whom sustained fatal injuries. The flight was destined for Bozoyuk, Turkey.
Aircraft and Flight
The accident aircraft was a Sikorsky S-76C++, a twin-engine helicopter. The specific details regarding the helicopter's operational history or maintenance status were not included in the released information.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Turkish Government, specifically the Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications' Accident Investigation Board. No probable cause has been determined, and further information may be obtained from the investigating authority in Ankara, Turkey. The report published is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Turkish Government.