How many accidents has the Sikorsky S-76 had?

The NTSB has recorded 47 events involving the Sikorsky S-76: 13 fatal, 9 serious, 7 minor injuries, and 16 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Sikorsky S-76 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Sikorsky S-76 has 47 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Sikorsky S-76 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 47 events recorded from 1983 to 2013.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (53 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 27, 2008	Santa Maria, CA	N343AA	Minor	substantial	The copilot's misjudged clearance from an object during a hovering turn for landing. Contributing to the accident were the inadequately marked helipo… The copilot's misjudged clearance from an object during a hovering turn for landing. Contributing to the accident were the inadequately marked heliport surface and the close proximity of an obstruction near the landing area.
Oct 22, 2006	Eugene Isl 259, USA	N22342	Minor	destroyed	The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance with the water and their diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing to land. Contributing … The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance with the water and their diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing to land. Contributing factor were the low ceilings and the heavy rains restricting their visibility.
Jul 21, 2001	Los Angeles, CA	N769BB	Minor	substantial	The failure of the pilot to reduce the engine power control levers to ground idle prior to leaving the helicopter, resulting in the unmanned helicopte… The failure of the pilot to reduce the engine power control levers to ground idle prior to leaving the helicopter, resulting in the unmanned helicopter moving on the helipad and performing a dynamic rollover.
Jun 23, 1988	MOUNDSVILLE, WV	N54C	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985	EUGENE ISLAND,	N5404Y	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 19, 1985	HOUMA, LA	N31223	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1983	CHICAGO, IL	N521AC	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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