Sikorsky S-76A accident near Jackson, KY
On June 15, 1999, a Sikorsky S-76A (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Jackson, KY. 4 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 15, 1999
- Place
- Jackson, KY
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S-76A · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 4 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 37.550°N, 83.369°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X19083
Official records · NYC99FA140
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
Air traffic control records
- FAA ATC Transcripts and Controller Statements: Transcript (PDF), on ntsb.gov
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 14, 1999, at 2208 Eastern Daylight Time, a Sikorsky S-76A, N2743E, operated by Petroleum Helicopters Incorporated (PHI), was destroyed when it collided with terrain in Jackson, Kentucky. The two certificated commercial pilots and two medical personnel were fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the positioning flight, which had departed from Julian Carroll Airport (JKL), Jackson, Kentucky, and was destined for University of Kentucky heliport (37KY), Lexington, Kentucky. The flight was conducted on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight crew was on the fourth day of a seven-day rotation when the accident occurred. They had logged on duty at 1100. According to records recovered at the accident site, the helicopter departed 37KY at 1356, and arrived at JKL at 1426. While at JKL, the pilots and medical crew had access to a lounge area for rest. While on the ground, the helicopter was serviced with 35 gallons of Jet-A with prist. According to the airport manager, the pilots refueled the helicopter. The pilots had a computer with a direct user access terminal system (DUATS) in their flight lounge, which had been used to check weather and file flight plans. According to records from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot-in-command (PIC) accessed DUATS three times prior to the accident flight. The first time occurred at 1912, when the pilot requested an abbreviated weather briefing for the State of Kentucky. He specifically requested aviation routine weather reports (METAR)
Probable cause
the failure of the PIC to adequately supervise the SIC, and maintain a positive climb. Factors were the fog and dark night.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
