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N16861

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: April 20, 2011

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N16861 · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N16861 now.

2011Sikorsky S-55B · S/N 55-729Cancelled Apr 20, 2011 · Sale reported, pending cancellation · Built 1954 · Xxx, OK

NTSB investigations on N16861 · 3

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB CHI82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Otsego, OHThe pilot was spreading fertilizer by using external buckets. As he was unhooking a bucket, the engine lost power. He did a hovering autorotation, but the helicopter settled on a bucket, tipped over and allowed the main rotor blades to hit the ground. An…May 4, 1982 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEK18Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Rushville, OHJul 2, 1980 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70DHA10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Scotrun, PAMay 1, 1970 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports on N16861 · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19820504013849ASkrsky S55B · Otsego, OHEngine quit while hovering to unhook fertilizer bucket. Landed on bucket and rolled over. Moisture in magneto switch.May 4, 1982 · Substantial damage Accident 19800702022789ASkrsky S55B · Rushville, OHCrash caused by forced landing. Water was found in fuel system.Jul 2, 1980 · Substantial damage