# NTSB Accident ERA09LA020
> **SIKORSKY S-76C** · 2008-10-16 · New York, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA020
- **Event ID:** 20081016X55650
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-10-16
- **Location:** New York, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.754444, -74.006942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 6
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SIKORSKY
- **Model:** S-76C
- **Registration:** N552J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate markings of the heliport and heliport spots, and failure of FAA personnel to detect the inadequate heliport markings during inspection of the heliport approximately 1 month prior to the accident.

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