Accident Sikorsky S-55B N1062, Tuesday 18 July 1972
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Date:Tuesday 18 July 1972
Time:09:08
Type:Silhouette image of generic S55P model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky S-55B
Owner/operator:4C's Helocopte
Registration: N1062
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Benicia, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:Pack Area Suisun Bay
Destination airport:Local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
FRONT TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BRACKET FAILED UNDERLOAD. OVER SIZE ENG INSTALLED.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: OAK73FVG04
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 7 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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