Sikorsky S76 accident near Vigo, Es, July 26, 2019
On July 26, 2019 at about 9:30 pm local time, a Sikorsky S76 (helicopter), registered ECJES, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Vigo. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 26, 2019 · about 9:30 pm local time
- Place
- Vigo, Spain
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S76 C+ · all S76s on the register
- Registration
- ECJES · no longer on the register · serial 760576
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 26, 2019, about 2130 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S76 C+, EC-JES, impacted terrain at the Vigo Airport (LEVX), Vigo, Spain. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Spain. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC). The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAIAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil C/ Fruela, 6 28011 Madrid, Spain Telephone: 91 5978960 E-Mail: ciaiac@fomento.es Website: https://www.fomento.gob.es/organos-colegiados/ciaiac
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
- Miscellaneous/other during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: LEVX Vigo
- Destination: LEVX Vigo
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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