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| Date: | Thursday 20 March 1986 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Sikorsky S-76 |
| Owner/operator: | Tech. Center Faa |
| Registration: | N38 |
| MSN: | 760087 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 870 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-30-S |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Atlantic City, NJ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Atlantic City, NJ (ACY |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A PREFLIGHT EXAMINATION OF A SIKORSKY S76 THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE LEADING EDGE OF THE PYLON ABOVE THE INTERMEDIATE GEAR BOX AND SCUFF MARK ON THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE CAPS. THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT HAD JUST COMPLETED A 2.1 HR TRAINING SESSION THAT CONSISTED OF 18 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, AND WERE ABOUT TO BEGIN A SECOND SESSION WHEN THE DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED. THE TIME OF DAMAGE OCCURRENCE IS UNKNOWN.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC86IA109
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 19:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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