# Sikorsky UH-19D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 814161G - Manufacturer (registry): SIKORSKY - Model: UH-19D - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 12 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 71 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS HR1SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/HR1SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Orlando Helicopter Airways Inc. - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-uh-19d 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 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 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N37788](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37788): [Valiant Air Command Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIANT%20AIR%20COMMAND%20INC), [Titusville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Titusville), built 1957, S/N 57-5937 - [N62206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62206): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1961, S/N 54-1422 - [N62208](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62208): [Moss Frank V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSS%20FRANK%20V), [Punta Gorda, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Punta%20Gorda), S/N 57-1627 - [N95484](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95484): [Sierra Aerounautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AEROUNAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1954, S/N 54-1409 - [N95485](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95485): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1955, S/N 55-3217 - [N955TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N955TC): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), S/N 57-5961 ## NTSB investigations (14) 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 WPR19LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA168), May 29, 2019: Sikorsky UH19 (N955TC), Brewster, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A reported mechanical malfunction and a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB SEA03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA125), Jul 4, 2003: Sikorsky UH-19D (N37799), La Grande, OR, destroyed. Probable cause: The cross threading and separation of the clutch assembly while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of engine power followed by a hard landing. An inadequate maintenance overhaul was a factor. - [NTSB ATL92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA166), Aug 25, 1992: Sikorsky UH-19D (N37800), St. Augustine, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM. - [NTSB CHI91DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG02), Jun 18, 1991: Sikorsky H-19-UH19D (N6735), Mcclusky, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE BLOWER/SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: NO SUITABLE TERRAIN IN WHICH TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY LANDING. - [NTSB ATL87LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA036), Dec 6, 1986: Sikorsky UH-19D (N37800), Roanoke Rapids, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA211), Jun 24, 1984: Sikorsky S-55B (N90414), Gilbertsville, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC83FNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA04), Aug 3, 1983: Sikorsky H-19D (N37799), Halifax, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL83LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA252), Jul 4, 1983: Sikorsky UH-19D (N37785), Thomasville, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA156), Jul 16, 1982: Sikorsky H-19 (N95484), Lake Lady, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DUJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ31), Jan 24, 1981: Sikorsky S-55 (N95485), Poston, AZ, destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FEM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM37), Aug 30, 1979: Sikorsky S-55B (N6737), Stanton, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FNA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA43), Aug 15, 1978: Sikorsky S-55 (N62207), Carver, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73FLA49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLA49), Jun 25, 1973: Sikorsky S-55B (N6734), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73FNC33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNC33), Oct 26, 1972: Sikorsky S-55B (N6734), Bridgton, ME, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (13) 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 20190528005319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190528005319A), May 28, 2019: Sikorsky UH-19D (N955TC), Brewster, WA, Substantial damage. PIC was evaluating applicant pilot for hire in this type aircraft for cherry drying flying. Applicant was at controls, rotor system lost power, aircraft had an… - [Accident 20030704013239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030704013239A), Jul 4, 2003: Orlhel UH19DSKRSKY (N37799), La Grande, OR, Destroyed. (-23) On July 4, 2003, at approximately 0850 PDT, N37799, a Sikorsky H-19, was applying fungicide to a potato field and had just completed a run and was… - [Accident 19920825035679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825035679A), Aug 25, 1992: Orlhel UH19DSKRSKY (N37800), St Augustine, FL, Substantial damage. At hover ready to lift logs. Engine backfired lost power. Dropped long line. Autorotated. Chopped tailboom landing. - [Accident 19910618022439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910618022439A), Jun 18, 1991: Orlhel H19DSKRSKY (N6735), Mcclusky, ND, Substantial damage. Lost power. Made hard landing. Impact chopped off tailboom engine supercharger seal had failed. - [Accident 19861206071589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861206071589A), Dec 6, 1986: Orlhel UH19DSKRSKY (N37800), Windsor, NC, Substantial damage. The helicopter engine lost power and the aircraft made a hard landing in an open field. Engine problem undetermined - [Accident 19840623034469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840623034469A), Jun 23, 1984: Orlhel UH19DSKRSKY (N90414), Gilbertsville, KY, Substantial damage. Engine lost power after takeoff with low fuel. Forced landing caused substantial damage. - [Accident 19830803038669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830803038669A), Aug 3, 1983: Orlhel UH19DSKRSKY (N37799), Halifax, MA, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during autorotation landing after engine quit due to exhaust valve breaking. - [Accident 19830704027979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830704027979A), Jul 4, 1983: Orlhel UH19DSKRSKY (N37785), Thomasville, GA, Substantial damage. Main rotor drive clutch disengaged on a spray run. Crash landed. Lubricant used a factor. Service bulletin issued. - [Accident 19820716030069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820716030069A), Jul 16, 1982: Orlhel UH19DSKRSKY (N95484), Lake Lady, FL, Substantial damage. Engine failed after takeoff. Autorotated into a swamp. Main rotors chopped off tailboom. Engine problem unknown. - [Accident 19810124001549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810124001549A), Jan 24, 1981: Skrsky S55 (N95485), Poston, AZ, Destroyed. Engine quit on swath run. Crash-landed. Too low for autorotation. Found warped valve, broken connecting rod. - [Accident 19790830025639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790830025639A), Aug 30, 1979: Skrsky S55 (N6737), Stanton, MI, Substantial damage. Experienced severe vibration. Started hover for landing. Helicopter crashed. Rubber coupling assembly failed. - [Accident 19780815038149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780815038149A), Aug 15, 1978: Orlhel H19ASKRSKY (N62207), Carver, MA, Destroyed. Metal fatigue found in attach bolts of the vertical pylon. - [Accident 19730625022709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730625022709A), Jun 25, 1973: Orlhel H19ASKRSKY (N6734), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. Eng failed during external lift practice. Carb diaphragm punctured,chafed. No time to release load. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8) 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 SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 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 ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (15) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172309415320250508133545.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025 - [01-0790906-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197502555820220610124316.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Jun 6, 2022 - [87-05208-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C4B8A8A2B2422B728625822E007853B6.0001): Assembly, Light, PAR 46 Landing. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc · PMA PQ0786NE · Replaces 01-0790750-20 · Jan 23, 2018 - [87-05207-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4BE4BA39295AB01E862581760058C64D.0001): Assembly, Light, PAR 36 Taxi. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc · PMA PQ0786NE · Replaces 01-0771833-25 · Aug 1, 2017 - [87-05207-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4ACD6BDF5990D9C7862581760058C571.0001): Assembly, Light, PAR 36 Landing. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc · PMA PQ0786NE · Replaces 01-0771833-20 · Aug 1, 2017 - [01-0790750-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DF585F07385239BF86257F000060B609.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015 - [01-0771833-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3ED2FAAA3DCF33C86257F000060B51A.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015 - [01-0790750-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9D6AFCBD1348AD6186257F000060B5B8.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015 - [01-0771833-15](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/687551E9968AF90886257F000060B4C0.0001): LED Taxi Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015 - [01-0771833-25](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/368AB879B374E71086257F000060B56A.0001): LED Taxi Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015 - [01-0771833-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0973C66BC006449A86257F000060B467.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015 - [01-0771424-25](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DFC8C9A036093F40862579EC00539710.0001): LED PAR36 Taxi Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Replaces 01-0771424-25 · Apr 10, 2012 - [01-0771424-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD84CA0936FC287C862579EC0053969B.0001): LED PAR36 Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Replaces 01-0771424-20 · Apr 10, 2012 - [01-0771424-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A8EEF8AE12997AF862579EC0053960D.0001): LED PAR36 Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Replaces 01-0771424-10 · Apr 10, 2012 - [01-0771424-15](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2788755BBBD7B122862579EC00539658.0001): LED PAR36 Taxi Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Replaces 01-0771424-15 · Apr 10, 2012 --- 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.