1988 British International Helicopters Sikorsky S-61N crash

Sikorsky S-61N G-BEID
British International Helicopters Sikorsky S-61N G-BFRI, sister ship of the accident helicopter
Accident
Date13 July 1988
SummaryForced water landing due to uncontrolled engine fire
Site29 nmi (54 km; 33 mi) northeast of Sumburgh, Scotland
Aircraft typeSikorsky S-61N
OperatorBritish International Helicopters
RegistrationG-BEID
Flight originSafe Felicia accommodation vessel
DestinationSumburgh Airport, Shetland Islands
Passengers19
Crew2
Fatalities0
Injuries0
Survivors21

G-BEID was a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter of British International Helicopters which made a controlled ditching in the sea 29 nmi (54 km; 33 mi) northeast of Sumburgh on 13 July 1988 following an engine fire. There were no fatalities.

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