3 fatal · SIKORSKY S61 · 2016-09-06 · Palm Bay, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA16FA311
Event ID
20160906X60042
Type
Accident
Date
2016-09-06
Location
Palm Bay, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.940555, -80.704719
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
SIKORSKY
Model
S61
Registration
N805AR
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the pilot's improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall, rather than returning to the airport.