# Sikorsky S62A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8142202 - Manufacturer (registry): SIKORSKY - Model: S62A - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 20 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 81 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 1H13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1H13) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Centerpointe Aerospace Inc. - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s62a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 81-06-53 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-06-53-R1): Rotor Brake Discs · Sikorsky S62A. Effective Feb 18, 1982 - [AD 66-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-04-03): Main Rotor Blades · Orlando Helicopter Airways HRS-1/CH-19, HRS-3/H-19B, S-55 and 3 more. Effective Apr 27, 1976 - [AD 76-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-06-01): Hydraulic Pumps · Erickson Air-Crane S-64A, S-64E, S-64F and 12 more. Effective Mar 24, 1976 - [AD 75-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-04-02): Main Rotor Spindles · Orlando Helicopter Airways CH-19E, H-19A, H-19D and 8 more. Effective Feb 19, 1975 - [AD 71-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-26-03): Servo Support Bracket · Sikorsky S-55 and S62A. Effective Dec 30, 1971 - [AD 70-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-12-04): Main Rotor Shaft Cracks · Sikorsky S-55, S-55B, S-55C and 1 more. Effective Jun 17, 1970 - [AD 65-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-08-02): Main Rotor Blades · Orlando Helicopter Airways HRS-1/CH-19, HRS-3/H-19B, S-55 and 11 more. Effective Apr 9, 1965 - [AD 63-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-17-06): Input Shaft Helical Gears · Sikorsky S62A. Effective Aug 2, 1963 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (16) 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 LAX81FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA049), Feb 22, 1981: Sikorsky S-62A (N324Y), Avalon, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW80FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA045), Feb 21, 1980: Sikorsky S-62A (N442Y), Leeville, LA, destroyed, 6 fatal - [NTSB LAX78FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA061), Jul 7, 1978: Sikorsky S-62A (N54516), San Pedro, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC76AN082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN082-152636), Mar 11, 1976: Sikorsky S-62 (N978), Sayreville, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74AM033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM033), Oct 16, 1973: Sikorsky S-62A (N1166U), Jayuya, PR, destroyed - [NTSB LAX74OL033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74OL033), Oct 11, 1973: Sikorsky S-62A (N316Y), Requena, Peru, substantial damage, 9 fatal - [NTSB ANC70AA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA061), Feb 24, 1970: Sikorsky S-62A (N978), Kenai, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK69X0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK69X0126), Jun 23, 1969: Sikorsky S-62A (N665Y), Dakar, Nicaragua, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69F0161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0161), Aug 11, 1968: Sikorsky S-62A (N59224), Grand Isle, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68A0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0015), Aug 25, 1967: Sikorsky S-62A (N10060), Tyonek, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0035-201154), Sep 19, 1966: Sikorsky S-62A (N324Y), Morgan City, LA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW66A0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0078), Mar 10, 1966: Sikorsky S-62A (N324Y), Venice, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK65A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65A0065), May 5, 1965: Sikorsky S62A (N975), San Frncsco, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK65A0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65A0064), Apr 16, 1965: Sikorsky S62A (N323Y), Sanfrancsco, CA, destroyed - [NTSB OAK65A1035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65A1035), Apr 15, 1965: Sikorsky S-62A (N880), 2se Moraga, CA, destroyed - [NTSB OAK64A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK64A0035), Oct 29, 1963: Sikorsky S-62A (N323Y), San Francisco, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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. - [Incident 19820908059919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820908059919I), Sep 8, 1982: Skrsky S62A (N700JJ), Trenton, NJ, Minor damage. Tail wheel collapsed after series of landings. Adjoining formers buckled. Pilot reported firm but not hard landing. - [Accident 19810222004869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810222004869A), Feb 22, 1981: Skrsky S62A (N324Y), Avalon, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Lost lateral control on approach. Rolled over, dived into ocean. Left lateral servo control rod broke,bogus washers - [Accident 19800221003599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800221003599A), Feb 21, 1980: Skrsky S62A (N442Y), Leeville, LA, Destroyed, 6 fatal. Engine overspeed occurred while loading on helipad. Unable to correct, helicopter lifted off, hit net, tumbled over - [Accident 19780707032339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780707032339A), Jul 7, 1978: Skrsky S62A (N54516), San Pedro, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal - [Accident 19760311007769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760311007769A), Mar 11, 1976: Skrsky S62A (N978), Sayreville, NJ, Substantial damage. Buildings adj to s side of helipad precluded apchs to n.settled to gnd on l wheel. Wind 25K. - [Accident 19731016042559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731016042559A), Oct 16, 1973: Skrsky S62A (N1166U), Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Destroyed. Loud noise,pwr loss,autorotation to sloping terrain. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SH1790SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1790SW): Foxtronics/Tramm BTI-600 nickel cadmium battery temperature. FoxCart GSE, LLC - [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SR00988AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00988AT-D): Installation and operation of Enviro R134a cooling system. East Coast Avionics, Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SH3787NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3787NM): Removal of two seats to establish a nine seat configuration. Rogers Helicopters, Inc - [STC SH3785NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3785NM): An approval of increased take off and landing density altitude limits for hover in ground effect(H.O.G.E.) and hover out of ground effect (H.O.G.E.) at reduced gross weights. (S-62A amphibious transport helicopter). Rogers Helicopters, Inc - [STC SH155WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH155WE): Installation of battery temperature monitor system. K S Avionics, Inc - [STC SH196WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH196WE): Installation of 10 (ten) passenger interior arrangement. Briles Wing & Heli Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.