Sikorsky S-76C, G-CGOU, 26 September 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
26 September 2012
Aircraft type:
Sikorsky S-76C
Location:
19 nm east-north-east of Humberside Airport
Registration:
G-CGOU

Sikorsky S-76C, G-CGOU

Summary:

There was a smell of smoke in the cockpit and cabin during flight, together with an unusual and uncommanded flying motion. A precautionary landing was made, and a subsequent investigation identified that an electrical short had occurred in a wiring loom.

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Sikorsky S-76C G-CGOU 02-13.pdf (202.09 kb)

Published 10 December 2014