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Sikorsky S-58B

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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8141804

Manufacturer (registry)
SIKORSKY
Model
S-58B
Registry code
8141804
Registered
1 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
14
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Cruise speed
108 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1H11
Holder
Centerpointe Aerospace Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 7

1955Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1960In forceSuperseded2026
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8141804'))
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Registered aircraft · 1

N887Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society Inc · Houston, TXBuilt 1957 · S/N 58482
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8141804')
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NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR12LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58B · Brewster, WAAn in-flight fire during hover for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage that subsequently consumed the structure.Jun 24, 2012 · N9043N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88FA254Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58BT · Marina Del Rey, CAMismanagement of the fuel system by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and a duel engine flameout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the Sikorsky S58T.Jul 13, 1988 · N94AH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FVG14Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-58 · Biggs, CAThe plt reported that he brought the helicopter to a hover in the loading area & eased forward to the rwy where he attempted to 'transition from a hover to flt.' He became aware that the helicopter was not going to have sufficient performance, so he elected…Jul 14, 1983 · N9043P · DestroyedNTSB SEA81FA050Accident · 2 fatalClosedSikorsky S-58B · Bellevue, WAAug 7, 1981 · N4247 · DestroyedNTSB CHI77FA009Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSikorsky S-58B · Hartford Twp, OHNov 30, 1976 · N8561 · DestroyedNTSB NYC71FFA11Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-58B · Fonda, NYAug 26, 1970 · N8561 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DHD33Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-58 · Salem, NJJul 8, 1970 · N4247 · No damageNTSB CHI69F0152Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-58A · Robinson Creek, KYJul 28, 1968 · N4247 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69F0130Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSikorsky S-58B · North Creek, NYJul 18, 1968 · N887 · DestroyedNTSB DIA69F0015Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-58A · Duty, VAMay 20, 1968 · N887 · Substantial damage
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  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8141804')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20120624011489ASikorsky S-58B · Brewster, WAPilot had just picked helicopter up to a hover when he noticed the tach reading zero, the engine starting to run rough, and the manifold pressure gauge reading approximately 7" high. He set the aircraft back down. As the wheels touched down he heard a bang…Jun 24, 2012 · N9043N · DestroyedAccident 19880713026559ASkrsky S58BT · Marina Del Rey, CARan selected fuel tank,dry failed to use other. Autorotated to a canal. Load operation had no emergency area.Jul 13, 1988 · N94AH · Substantial damageAccident 19830714059949ASkrsky S58B · Biggs, CAGround resonance occured on rolling takeoff. Shook helicopter side to side. Left gear failed. Rolled on its side.Jul 14, 1983 · N9043P · Substantial damageAccident 19810807048269ASkrsky S58B · Bellevue, WAEngine backfired on hover sling load, exploded. Helicopter crashed in flames. Indicates object dropped in gear box.Aug 7, 1981 · N4247 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19761130042299ASkrsky S58B · OHNov 30, 1976 · N8561 · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 16

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SH3319NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,Precise Flight IncSTC SA5783NMFabrication of Onboard Systems Model 7 CROPHAWK spray flow measuring system.Onboard Systems InternationalSTC SH5780NMFabrication of Onboard Systems model E-46 cargo hook load weigh system.Onboard Systems International
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8141804')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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