Sikorsky S92 accident near Blacksod Bay, Ie, March 14, 2017
On March 14, 2017 at about 5:19 pm local time, a Sikorsky S92 (helicopter), registered EIICR, was destroyed in an accident during enroute near Blacksod Bay. 4 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 14, 2017 · about 5:19 pm local time
- Place
- Blacksod Bay, Ireland
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S92 · all S92s on the register
- Registration
- EIICR · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 14, 2017, about 1719 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICR, crashed offshore near Blackrock Island West of Blacksod Bay, Ireland. There were 4 occupants. The pilot was fatally injured and 3 crewmembers are presumed fatal. The flight originated from Dublin, Ireland, and was enroute to Blacksod Bay Helipad Co. Mayo, Ireland. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Ireland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Ireland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Lesson Lane Dublin 2 Ireland D02TR60 www.aaiu.ie +353 (0) 1 604 1293
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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