N6981R

Cancelled 2018

Deregistered aircraft · 1972 Sikorsky S-61L · GE T58 series

Cancelled: February 12, 2018
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 61453
Year built: 1972
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness: Standard, transport
Airworthiness date: May 3, 1977
Certificate issued: August 8, 2006
Last registry action: April 11, 2012
Mode S code: A94AF9
Owner when cancelled: Carson Helicopters Inc
Location: Grants Pass, OR
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelSikorsky S-61LTCDS 1H15 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelGE T58 seriesTurbo-shaft

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 · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N6981R and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA84FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMedford, ORThe plt deviated from the painted taxi line to avoid a parked fuel truck and collided with a hangar door. The main rotor hit the door and flying debris damaged 2 hangers,3 acft and 2 cars.Feb 5, 1984 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N6981R and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19840205002989AOps On Grnd To Tkof/Rtrcrft · Medford, ORHelicopter blades hit hangar during taxi for takeoff. Main rotor blade separated and struck cabin.Feb 5, 1984 · Destroyed