NTSB investigations: Sikorsky UH-19D

14 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Sikorsky UH-19D. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19722026
NTSB investigations: Sikorsky UH-19D per year, 1972–2026: 14 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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"

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NTSB WPR19LA168Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky UH19 · Brewster, WAA reported mechanical malfunction and a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.May 29, 2019 · N955TC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH-19D · La Grande, ORThe 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.Jul 4, 2003 · N37799 · DestroyedNTSB ATL92LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH-19D · St. Augustine, FLThe failure of the engine's exhaust valve rocker arm.Aug 25, 1992 · N37800 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DTG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky H-19-UH19D · Mcclusky, NDFailure of the engine blower/supercharger assembly. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain in which to make an immediate emergency landing.Jun 18, 1991 · N6735 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH-19D · Roanoke Rapids, NCThe 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…Dec 6, 1986 · N37800 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Gilbertsville, KYThe 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…Jun 24, 1984 · N90414 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FNA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky H-19D · Halifax, MAAfter 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…Aug 3, 1983 · N37799 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH-19D · Thomasville, GAThe 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…Jul 4, 1983 · N37785 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA156Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky H-19 · Lake Lady, FLShortly 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…Jul 16, 1982 · N95484 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81DUJ31Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55 · Poston, AZJan 24, 1981 · N95485 · DestroyedNTSB CHI79FEM37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Stanton, MIAug 30, 1979 · N6737 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78FNA43Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55 · Carver, MAAug 15, 1978 · N62207 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73FLA49Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Jacksonville, FLJun 25, 1973 · N6734 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73FNC33Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Bridgton, MEOct 26, 1972 · N6734 · Substantial damage