Recorded on 10-09-2020 NOTE: People ask me & this is not Kobe Bryant's Helicopter but this is the same model that crashed. RIP to all involved. Helicopter that crashed is N72EX. This S-76 Helicopter is from Van Nuys. This Sikorsky S-76B Helicopter owned & operated from Helinet Aviation Services LLC. This Sikorsky S-76 is of the most luxurious twin-engine helicopters and is available for charter. You can book a flight with 2 pilots by calling Helinet Aviation. Call 818.902.0229 or email charter@helinet.com.
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Manufacturer: Sikorsky Now Lockheed Martin
Model: S-76B
Year built: 1988
FAA Registry: N76FL
Construction Number (C/N): 760347
Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft
Number of Seats: 14
Number of Engines: 2
Engine Type: Turbo-shaft
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-36A/36B
The Sikorsky S-76 is an American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation - Now Lockheed Martin. The S-76 features twin turboshaft engines, four-bladed main and tail rotors, and retractable landing gear.
The S-76 was the first helicopter to circumnavigate the world in an east-to-west direction, piloted by Australian adventurer Dick Smith, in 1995.
The S-76 is in civil service around the world with airlines, corporations, hospitals, and government operators. The world's largest civilian fleet is the 79 Sikorsky S-76 helicopters operated by CHC Helicopter Corporation.[2]
