Sikorsky S-61N

4 ADs match the Sikorsky S-61N airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2021-05-19Tail Rotor Control SystemMay 7, 2021
• 2013-05-17Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation HelicoptersApr 26, 2013
• 2004-15-22Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-61L, S-61N, S-61-NM, and S-61R HelicoptersSep 7, 2004
• 98-26-02Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S- 61A, D, E, L, N, NM, R, and V HelicoptersJan 20, 1999

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.

NTSB events

8

Destroyed

4

Substantial damage

3

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Sikorsky S-61N airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Sikorsky S-61N aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Jan 10, 2025Substantial damage · minor injuries · SéDjè, OFN703HG
• Sep 1, 2022Substantial damage · minor injuries · Shady Cove, ORN617CK
• Feb 22, 2022Destroyed · fatal injuries · Kekaha, HIN615CK
• Apr 20, 2020Substantial damage · serious injuries · Camp Dwyer, OFN908CH
• Sep 6, 2016Destroyed · fatal injuries · Palm Bay, FLN805AR

78 reports on Sikorsky S-61N airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Sikorsky S-61N; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Sikorsky S-61N airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 78 service difficulty reports on Sikorsky S-61N airframes since 1995. 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.