# NTSB Accident IAD05LA135
> **Sikorsky S-76B** · 2005-09-13 · Linden, NJ, USA · SERS
## 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.

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