Accident Sikorsky S-58J N46755, Friday 11 July 1980
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Date:Friday 11 July 1980
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic S58P model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky S-58J
Owner/operator:
Registration: N46755
MSN: 58-1245
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Yehaw Junction, FL -   United States of America
Phase: Standing
Nature:Ferry/positioning
Departure airport:Opa Locka, FL
Destination airport:Orlando, FL
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
Forced landed due to electrical burning smell. Fire during engine restart

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: MIA80DLD78
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 month
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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