Aircraft model
Sikorsky S-61 accident history
Complete safety record for the Sikorsky S-61, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
18
Confirmed fatalities
98
Fatal incidents
7
Fatal rate
38.9%
Probable causes
Under investigation7 incidents
Mechanical failure6 incidents
Pilot error4 incidents
Unknown1 incidents
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | 🇰🇷Cheonan, South Korea | — |
| 2025-01-10 | 🇧🇯Sédjè, Benin | — |
| 2022-09-01 | 🇺🇸Shady Cove, United States | — |
| 2022-02-22 | 🇺🇸Kekaha, United States | 4 |
| 2020-04-20 | 🇦🇫Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan | — |
| 2018-02-01 | 🇬🇧Marchwood, United Kingdom | — |
| 2016-09-06 | 🇺🇸Palm Bay, United States | 3 |
| 2015-08-20 | 🇺🇸Ironside, United States | — |
| 2012-10-10 | 🇧🇷Carauari, Brazil | — |
| 2008-08-05 | 🇺🇸Weaverville, United States | 9 |
| 2008-07-19 | 🇵🇪Cusco, Peru | — |
| 2006-01-17 | 🇮🇪Ireland | — |
| 2005-02-06 | 🇮🇪Ireland | — |
| 2003-08-18 | 🇮🇪Ireland | — |
| 1983-07-16 | 🇬🇧Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom | 20 |
| 1978-06-26 | 🇳🇴Bergen, Norway | 18 |
| 1968-08-14 | 🇺🇸Compton, United States | 21 |
| 1968-05-22 | 🇺🇸Paramount, United States | 23 |