Sikorsky · helicopter
Sikorsky S-76B accident history and safety score
Twin-engine corporate and charter helicopter family used for executive, medical, offshore, and private transport. Track Plane Crash currently links it to the Calabasas Kobe Bryant accident row.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
45%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6.5/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8.5/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
9/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
8/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Sikorsky S-76B** (helicopter class).
Calculated Policy Score
77
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Sikorsky S-76B
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Sikorsky S-76B
2025-09-01
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP S-76 CEN25LA356 NTSB dataset event at Round Mountain, TX, USA
Round Mountain, TX, USA · Paradigm Helicopters LLC
0
Fatalities
2023-10-24
A23P0136: Lightning strike and loss of control involving Sikorsky S-76C++ (helicopter), C-GXHJ at Sidney, British Columbia, 10 NM NE
Sidney, British Columbia, 10 NM NE · Helijet International Inc.
pending
Fatalities
2022-03-13
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP S-76D CEN22LA147 NTSB dataset event at Texarkana, AR, USA
Texarkana, AR, USA · Arkansas Children's Hospital
0
Fatalities
2015-11-15
A15P0217: Loss of control during night approach and near collision with terrain involving Sikorsky S-76C+ (helicopter), C-GHHJ at Tofino/Long Beach Airport, British Columbia
Tofino/Long Beach Airport, British Columbia · Helijet International Inc.
pending
Fatalities
2013-05-31
A13H0001: Controlled flight into terrain involving Sikorsky S-76A (helicopter), C-GIMY at Moosonee, Ontario
Moosonee, Ontario · 7506406 Canada Inc.
pending
Fatalities
2013-05-23
SIKORSKY S-76C ENG13WA028 NTSB dataset event at United Kingdom, GB
United Kingdom, GB · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2013-03-15
SIKORSKY S-76A++ CEN13FA192 NTSB dataset event at Grand Lake, LA, USA
Grand Lake, LA, USA · ERA HELICOPTERS LLC
3
Fatalities
2012-09-24
SIKORSKY S-76C ERA12CA580 NTSB dataset event at Theodore, AL, USA
Theodore, AL, USA · PHI INC
0
Fatalities
2012-08-13
A12P0134: Engine power loss and ditching involving Sikorsky S-76A (Helicopter), C-GHJT at Langara Island, British Columbia
Langara Island, British Columbia · Helijet International Inc.
pending
Fatalities
2012-04-17
SIKORSKY S-76B CEN12FA250 NTSB dataset event at Gulf of Mexico, LA, USA
Gulf of Mexico, LA, USA · RDC MARINE INC
0
Fatalities
2009-12-24
SIKORSKY S-76C++ CEN10FA079 NTSB dataset event at Gulf of Mexico, GM, USA
Gulf of Mexico, GM, USA · Petroleum Helicopters International, Inc
0
Fatalities
2009-01-04
SIKORSKY S-76C CEN09MA117 NTSB dataset event at Morgan City, LA, USA
Morgan City, LA, USA · PHI INC
8
Fatalities
2008-10-16
SIKORSKY S-76C ERA09LA020 NTSB dataset event at New York, NY, USA
New York, NY, USA · Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
0
Fatalities
2008-08-09
Morane-Saulnier MS-760B Paris N69X occurrence at St Paul, Minnesota
St Paul, Minnesota · private
0
Fatalities
2008-08-09
Morane-Saulnier MS-760/B CHI08CA249 NTSB dataset event at St Paul, MN, USA
St Paul, MN, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2008-06-27
SIKORSKY S-76A LAX08LA200 NTSB dataset event at Santa Maria, CA, USA
Santa Maria, CA, USA · Artic Air Service
0
Fatalities
2008-05-29
SIKORSKY S-76A CHI08FA141 NTSB dataset event at Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Grand Rapids, MI, USA · Aero Med Spectrum Health
0
Fatalities
2008-02-08
A08O0029: Controlled Flight into Terrain involving Sikorsky S-76A (Helicopter), C-GIMR at Temagami, Ontario
Temagami, Ontario · Canadian Helicopters Limited
pending
Fatalities
2006-10-22
Sikorsky S-76A++ DFW07LA011 NTSB dataset event at Eugene Isl 259, USA
Eugene Isl 259, USA · Petroleum Helicopters, Inc.
0
Fatalities
2006-04-19
Sikorsky S-76A DFW06LA093 NTSB dataset event at Houston, TX, USA
Houston, TX, USA · Houston Helicopters, Inc
0
Fatalities
2005-10-12
Sikorsky S-76B NYC06CA009 NTSB dataset event at New York City, NY, USA
New York City, NY, USA · United Technologies
0
Fatalities
2005-09-13
Sikorsky S-76B IAD05LA135 NTSB dataset event at Linden, NJ, USA
Linden, NJ, USA · ExcelAire Service Inc.
0
Fatalities
2005-08-10
SIKORSKY S-76C+ DCA05RA089 NTSB dataset event at Tallinn, EN
Tallinn, EN · Pending verification
14
Fatalities
2005-06-17
Sikorsky S-76C IAD05MA078 NTSB dataset event at New York, NY, USA
New York, NY, USA · Corporate Aviation, LLC
0
Fatalities
2005-01-10
Accident involving Sikorsky S-76C JA6903 at About 9km SE off Konosehana, Sado island, Niigata, Japan
About 9km SE off Konosehana, Sado island, Niigata, Japan · Japan Coast Guard
pending
Fatalities