Has N1078T been in an accident?

Yes. N1078T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N1078T?

N1078T is a 1958 Sikorsky S-58HT (rotorcraft), serial number 581016.

N1078T — 1958 Sikorsky S-58HT

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N1078T appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 581016
Manufacturer: Sikorsky
Model: S-58HT
Year: 1958
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: P&w Canada Pt6t-3
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

NYC08LA129Mar 9, 2008Belmont, WVSerious
The fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade during an external load lift.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Sikorsky S-58HT).

Jun 19, 2026deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N1078T was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1958 Sikorsky S-58HT above.

until Jun 3, 1988Bell 206B (s/n 2920)

Frequently asked

Has N1078T been in an accident?: Yes. N1078T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N1078T?: N1078T is a 1958 Sikorsky S-58HT (rotorcraft), serial number 581016.

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