Sikorsky S-61A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 30 Sikorsky S-61A airframes on record (built 1960–1976), 5 currently registered. 1 has one or more NTSB accident records (1 records total). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
30
Airframes
5
Registered
1960–1976
Years
1
NTSB records
Recent Sikorsky S-61A accidents
A loss of power to the No. 2 engine due to the failure of the accessory gearbox drivetrain. Also causal was the pilot’s inability to release the external longline due to the use of a safety wire across the coupling of the quick-disconnect mechanism, which interfered with his efforts to land. Contributing to the accident was the repair facility’s failure to maintain a clean environment, which resulted in the inadvertent introduction of a contaminant during the engine overhaul/repair process.