Aircraft model
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion accident history
Complete safety record for the Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
3
Confirmed fatalities
59
Fatal incidents
2
Fatal rate
66.7%
Probable causes
Unknown1 incident
Mechanical failure1 incident
CFIT / Terrain1 incident
Where incidents occurred
How many CH-53E Super Stallion crashes have there been?
3 recorded incidents involving the Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, from 1977 to 2014, with 59 deathsacross 2 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 1977-05-10 at Na'aran, Israel, which killed 54.
What causes CH-53E Super Stallion accidents?
The most common established cause is mechanical failure, in 1 of them, then controlled flight into terrain in 1.
Where do CH-53E Super Stallion accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-31 | 🇦🇫Camp Bastion, Afghanistan | — |
| 1982-09-14 | 🇩🇰North Sea off Oksbøl, Denmark | 5 |
| 1977-05-10 | 🇮🇱Na'aran, Israel | 54 |