Sikorsky S76 accident near Campos Dos Goytacazes, Br, April 28, 2016
On April 28, 2016 at about 10:30 am local time, a Sikorsky S76 (helicopter), registered PREMR, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (descent) near Campos Dos Goytacazes. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 11 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
- April 28, 2016 · about 10:30 am local time
- Place
- Campos Dos Goytacazes, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 11 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S76 A · all S76s on the register
- Registration
- PREMR · no longer on the register · serial 76006
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 28, 2016, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S76A, Brazilian registration PR-EMR, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing after a fire indication and precautionary engine shutdown on the right engine followed shortly by a loss of engine power in the left engine, near Campos dos Goytacazes Municipality, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and nine passengers were not injured. The flight departed from Benedito Lacerda Airport (SBME), Macae, Brazil and was enroute to an off-shore oil platform. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center Phones: +55 (21) 3368-3617 email: investiga@seripa3.aer.mil Terceiro Serviço Regional de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos Endereço Praia do Galeão, 30 Ilha do Governador - Rio de Janeiro CEP: 21941-510 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
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
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (descent) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 10,500 lb
- Seats: 14
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Rolls Royce 250-C30 (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Rolls Royce 250-C30 (turboshaft); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SMBE Macae, Rj at 2:00 pm
- Destination: Campos Dos Goytacazes
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 4 | |||
| Passengers | 7 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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