Has N805AR been in an accident?

Yes. N805AR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N805AR?

N805AR is a 1974 Sikorsky S-61N (rotorcraft), serial number 61717.

Has N805AR been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N805AR (ERA16FA311) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N805AR — 1974 Sikorsky S-61N

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N805AR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 61717
Manufacturer: Sikorsky
Model: S-61N
Year: 1974
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Ge Ct58-140-1
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16FA311Sep 6, 2016Palm Bay, FLFatal · 3 fatal
A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the pilot's improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall, rather than returning to the airport.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Sikorsky S-61N).

Feb 17, 2017deregistered — Ep Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N805AR been in an accident?: Yes. N805AR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N805AR?: N805AR is a 1974 Sikorsky S-61N (rotorcraft), serial number 61717.
Has N805AR been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N805AR (ERA16FA311) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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