Has N9043N been in an accident?

Yes. N9043N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N9043N?

N9043N is a 1957 Sikorsky S-58B (rotorcraft), serial number 143957.

N9043N — 1957 Sikorsky S-58B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N9043N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 143957
Manufacturer: Sikorsky
Model: S-58B
Year: 1957
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Wright R-1820 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA292Jun 24, 2012Brewster, WANo injuries
An in-flight fire during hover for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage that subsequently consumed the structure.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1957 Sikorsky S-58B).

Oct 28, 2014deregistered — Versatile Investments Ltd

Frequently asked

Has N9043N been in an accident?: Yes. N9043N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N9043N?: N9043N is a 1957 Sikorsky S-58B (rotorcraft), serial number 143957.

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