SERS · Sikorsky S-76B · 2005-09-13 · Linden, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD05LA135
Event ID
20050926X01530
Type
Accident
Date
2005-09-13
Location
Linden, NJ, USA
Coordinates
40.617221, -74.244445
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Sikorsky
Model
S-76B
Registration
N14CS
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The lineman's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the main rotor system. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the accident helicopter make and model.