Sikorsky S-55B
9 Sikorsky S-55B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1952–1959.
- Registered today
- 9
- Years built
- 1952–1959
- Seats
- 12
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Sikorsky S-55B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Sikorsky S-55B
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 8
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 8
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Sikorsky S-55B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Sikorsky S-55B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 3, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Benton City, WAN2302F
- Oct 12, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Yorktown, NYN443FD
- Jul 25, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Chelan, WAN5663
- Jun 16, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Valdosta, GAN6489
- Apr 23, 1987Substantial damage · serious injuries · De Quincy, LAN414A
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Sikorsky S-55B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1952 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 3 | |
| 1956 | 1 | |
| 1959 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Sikorsky S-55B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Sikorsky S-55B airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 71 mph
- Type certificate data sheet
- 1H4
- Type certificate holder
- CALIFORNIA HELICOPTER AIRWAYS INC
S-55B aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N155GW | 1955 | Franklin, KY | Oct 7, 2021 |
| N17376 | — | Pond Creek, OK | Mar 26, 2019 |
| N2302F | 1952 | Salem, OR | May 15, 2019 |
| N24111 | 1955 | Franklin, KY | Sep 21, 2021 |
| N2650M | 1954 | Franklin, KY | Sep 21, 2021 |
| N31611 | 1956 | Franklin, KY | Sep 21, 2021 |
| N443FD | 1955 | Sussex, NJ | Jul 13, 2020 |
| N5663 | 1959 | Franklin, KY | Oct 7, 2021 |
| N855DB | — | Yakima, WA | Nov 30, 2022 |