# N6306: Sikorsky S-58DT, registration cancelled 1989-12-08

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: December 8, 1989
- Status when cancelled: N-number assigned, not yet registered
- Airframe: [Sikorsky S-58DT](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-58dt) (registry code 8141842)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1H11](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1H11) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 581491
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Mode S code: A840E6
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6306
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6306
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6306-1989-12-08

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Sikorsky S-58DT: https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s-58dt.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX89LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA265), Jul 8, 1989: Sikorsky S-58T (N6306), Susanville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER A DESCENT WHEN HE LOST YAW CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND AN ABRUPT TOUCHDOWN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19890708066619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890708066619A), Jul 8, 1989: Skrsky S58DT (N6306), Susanville, CA, Substantial damage. Lost control slowing for forest fire water drop. Jettisoned water and long line.

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