Aircraft model
Sikorsky S-55QT accident history
Complete safety record for the Sikorsky S-55QT, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
7
Confirmed fatalities
11
Fatal incidents
3
Fatal rate
42.9%
Probable causes
Unknown3 incidents
Pilot error2 incidents
Under investigation1 incident
Wire strike1 incident
Where incidents occurred
How many S-55QT crashes have there been?
7 recorded incidents involving the Sikorsky S-55QT, from 1958 to 2024, with 11 deathsacross 3 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 1975-01-17 at Hvalfjörður, Iceland, which killed 7.
What causes S-55QT accidents?
The most common established cause is pilot error, in 2 of them, then wire strikes in 1.
Where do S-55QT accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-03 | 🇺🇸Benton City, United States | — |
| 2012-10-12 | 🇺🇸Yorktown, United States | — |
| 2011-07-25 | 🇺🇸Chelan, United States | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | 🇺🇸Brewster, United States | — |
| 2009-07-24 | 🇺🇸Chelan, United States | — |
| 1975-01-17 | 🇮🇸Hvalfjörður, Iceland | 7 |
| 1958-02-26 | 🇦🇶Bahía Margarita, Antarctica | 3 |