Sikorsky S-64F accident near Torino, It, June 1, 2008
On June 1, 2008 at about 3:16 pm local time, a Sikorsky S-64F (helicopter), registered N163AC, was substantially damaged in an accident near Torino. It was an other work-use flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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 November 2, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 1, 2008 · about 3:16 pm local time · cases in 2008
- Place
- Torino, Italy · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S-64F · all S-64Fs on the register
- Registration
- N163AC · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Erickson Air-Crane Inc
The flight
- Departed from: LIMF Torino at 7:00 pm
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Wind: at 2 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 9,000 ft
- Temperature: 59°F (15°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
- Observation at 5:20 pm from LIMF
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Connections how this case links to the rest of the register
- N163AC: not on the register today · the record of its deregistration
- Sikorsky S-64 16 registered today · the model family and its accident history
- Sikorsky 827 aircraft on the register
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/accident/MIA08WA110.json.
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