Accident Sikorsky S-58E N2518M,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 75866
 
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Date:Friday 5 August 1983
Time:15:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic S58P model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky S-58E
Owner/operator:
Registration: N2518M
MSN: 58-336
Total airframe hrs:7423 hours
Engine model:P&W R-1820
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Westwego, LA -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
Engine lost power whilst hovering. Pilot serious injured

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
23-Jul-2010 05:40 TB Added
23-Jul-2010 05:41 TB Updated [Location]
24-Jul-2010 05:34 TB Updated [Narrative]
21-Dec-2016 19:25 ASN Update Bot Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency]

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