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NTSB investigation record

NYC89FA106

Completed

Sikorsky S-76A· N586C, Sikorsky S-76A· N760P

Date
March 27, 1989
Location
Manhattan, NY
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot misjudged clearance between his and the other helicopter. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate layout (markings) of the heliport parking area, insufficient standard/requirement for numerical indication of maximum rotor diameter accommodations at helicopter parking facilities, failure of the unicom operator to advise the pilots of parking spots that were designated for larger (s-76) helicopters, and proximity of the other helicopter.

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