# Sikorsky UH-34J

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8141821
- Manufacturer (registry): SIKORSKY
- Model: UH-34J
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 14
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-uh-34j

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)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ATL89LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA212), Sep 15, 1989: Sikorsky H-34J (N4556D), Louisville, GA, destroyed. Probable cause: AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION OF THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.
- [NTSB MIA85LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA056), Dec 10, 1984: Sikorsky UH34J (N4556D), Carrabelle, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19890915035159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890915035159A), Sep 15, 1989: Skrsky UH34J (N4556D), Louisville, GA, Destroyed. Jerking motion lifting log. Dropped log. Settled into swamp and burned. Pilot suspects drive clutch failed.
- [Accident 19841210065649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841210065649A), Dec 10, 1984: Skrsky UH34J (N4556D), Carrabelle, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot stated engine cycles of quitting and firing. Black smoke from exhaust dropped load, landed. No cause found.

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