# NTSB investigations: Sikorsky UH-19D

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR19LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA168.md): Sikorsky UH19 · Brewster, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2019 · N955TC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N37799 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N37800 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's exhaust valve rocker arm.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG02.md): Sikorsky H-19-UH19D · Mcclusky, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N6735 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N37800 · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was spreading fertilizer on trees when he heard a loud noise from the eng & the helicopter yawed left. At that time, the helicopter's alt & speed were about 100 ft & 40 KTS. Collective was raised to clear tree tops & reach a clearing. Before…
- [NTSB ATL84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA211.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N90414 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was used for public rides at an amusement park. During the takeoff to ferry the acft back to an overnight parking space the engine quit at 100 ft AGL. The plt said he started the acft and hovered using fuel from the aft fuel tank. When the engine…
- [NTSB NYC83FNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA04.md): Sikorsky H-19D · Halifax, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N37799 · Substantial damage
  > After arriving at the field to be sprayed, the plt initiated a descent to begin aerial application. At aprx 40 ft AGL & 50 KTS, the eng failed. The plt entered an autorotation, but could not avoid telephone wires. He was able to avoid hitting a dike, but in…
- [NTSB ATL83LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA252.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N37785 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter was on a swath run at about 5 ft AGL & was approaching hi obstructions when the plt noted that the needles split, the eng RPM increased & the main rotor RPM began decreasing. The plt turned to avoid the obstructions, but was unable to level the…
- [NTSB MIA82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA156.md): Sikorsky H-19 · Lake Lady, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N95484 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power and an autorotative landing was made in a marshy area. During touchdown, the main rotor blades struck the tail boom. The engine became submerged in water and could not be tested due to the high moisture content in…
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ31.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Poston, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1981 · N95485 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM37.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Stanton, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1979 · N6737 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA43.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Carver, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1978 · N62207 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLA49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLA49.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1973 · N6734 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNC33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNC33.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Bridgton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1972 · N6734 · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('814161G'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=814161G

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