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Sikorsky S-61 crash near Palm Bay, Florida, United States

fatal2016-09-063 fatalities
Summary

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.

Incident details
Date
2016-09-06
Location
Palm Bay, Florida, United States
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
3
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
27.9406, -80.7047
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities3
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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