Sikorsky S-76B, N76CG, incident occurred on June 7, 2025, near Millerton, California

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CSC Delaware Trust Co Trustee

Coulson Flying Tankers

Figure 1: ADS-B Exchange of flight

On June 7, 2025, at about 1400 local time, a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter, N76CG, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in a forced landing near at Millerton, California. The pilot and four passenger were not injured. The helicopter was registered to CSC Delaware Trust Co Trustee out of Wilmington, Delaware, and being operated by Coulson Flying Tankers. The flight originated from Porterville Municipal Airport (PTV/KPTV), Porterville, California, at about 1331 LT, and was destined to an unknown location

The FAA reported that the helicopter experienced vibrations inflight and made an emergency landing in a field. (Figure 2)

Figure 2: Landing