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N16861

Cancelled 2011

Deregistered aircraft · 1954 Sikorsky S-55B · Wright C7BA series

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Cancelled: April 20, 2011
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation
Serial number: 55-729
Year built: 1954
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date: July 29, 1974
Last registry action: May 13, 2010
Mode S code: A112AA
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Xxx, OK
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelSikorsky S-55BTCDS 1H4 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelWright C7BA seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N16861 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportOtsego, 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 injuriesClosedRushville, OHJul 2, 1980 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70DHA10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedScotrun, PAMay 1, 1970 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N16861 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19820504013849AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · 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 19800702022789ALevel Off Touchdown · Rushville, OHCrash caused by forced landing. Water was found in fuel system.Jul 2, 1980 · Substantial damage