N618PA, New York Airways, Sikorsky S-61L-II, NYA, Photo

Code Number:: TAHV04P05_01
Title:: N618PA, New York Airways, Sikorsky S-61L-II, NYA, June 1972; CN: 61426
Accident Report:
Date: 18/04/1979
Time: 18:23
Owner/operator: New-York-Airways
Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 18
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location: Newark, New Jersey - USA
Phase: Initial climb
Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger
Departure airport: Newark, New Jersey
Destination airport: Flushing, New York
Narrative:
Flight 972 crashed on Newark International Airport while attempting an emergency landing. The flight had just taken off from the Newark airport and was at an altitude of 1200 feet about one mile to the east when one of five blades broke and separated from the tail rotor. Of the 18 persons onboard, 3 passengers were killed; 10 passengers and 3 crewmembers were injured seriously. The helicopter was sold to Carson Helicopters.
New-York-Airways
Keywords:: John F. Kennedy International Airport, JFK, New York City, USA, Idlewild, Queens, Sikorsky S-61, Turbo Shaft, Twin Engine, Single Main Rotor, Helicopter, VTOL, Helo, Rotary Wing, Whirlybird, Aviation, aircraft, Transportation, Transport, Rotorcraft, Rotarywing, H-3, Turbo-shaft, Civilian Helicopter, VTOL
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