Sikorsky S76 accident near Langara Lodge, Bc, Canada, Ca, August 13, 2012
On August 13, 2012 at about 9:00 pm local time, a Sikorsky S76 (helicopter), registered CGHJT, was substantially damaged in an accident near Langara Lodge, Bc, Canada. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 2 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
- August 13, 2012 · about 9:00 pm local time
- Place
- Langara Lodge, Bc, Canada, Canada
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S76 A · all S76s on the register
- Registration
- CGHJT · no longer on the register · serial 760166
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
A Helijet Sikorsky S-76A helicopter was just about to land on a small floating heli-pad at the fishing lodge on Langara Island, when the pilot heard a loud bang and the #2 (right)engine (Rolls-Royce 250-C30) lost power. The pilot carried out an emergency landing on the water close to the pad and activated the emergency flotation. All the floats inflated and the helicopter was shutdown. After the rotor stopped, the pilot noticed the helicopter listing and called for an evacuation. The helicopter subsequently rolled inverted in the water; floated by only floats on one side. The two occupants, the pilot and a passenger, escaped without getting wet and with no injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the rotorcraft and engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the TSB in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the TSB of Canada at: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Tel.: (1) 819-994-4252 (1) 819-997-7887 (24 hour) E-mail: airops@tsb.gc.ca Fax: (1) 819-953-9586 Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Canada.
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
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Helijet International
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
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