N161SH — 1976 Continental Copters Inc TOMCAT MK5A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N161SH appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1921
- Manufacturer
- Continental Copters Inc
- Model
- TOMCAT MK5A
- Year
- 1976
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Vo-435 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Churchill Dianne L — Jordan, MN
Accident & incident history
The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter without resolving the fuel contamination.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Continental Copters Inc TOMCAT MK5A).
- Mar 15, 2004registered — Churchill Dianne L
Frequently asked
- Has N161SH been in an accident?
- Yes. N161SH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N161SH?
- N161SH is a 1976 Continental Copters Inc TOMCAT MK5A (rotorcraft), serial number 1921.
- Who is N161SH registered to?
- N161SH is registered to Churchill Dianne L of Jordan, MN. Registration status: active.
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