Aircraft model
Sikorsky S-61L accident history
Complete safety record for the Sikorsky S-61L, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
2
Confirmed fatalities
44
Fatal incidents
2
Fatal rate
100.0%
Probable causes
Mechanical failure2 incidents
Where incidents occurred
2 incidents
How many S-61L crashes have there been?
2 recorded incidents involving the Sikorsky S-61L, from 1968 to 1968, with 44 deathsacross 2 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 1968-05-22 at Paramount, United States, which killed 23.
What causes S-61L accidents?
The most common established cause is mechanical failure, in 2 of them.
Where do S-61L accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 1968-08-14 | 🇺🇸Compton, United States | 21 |
| 1968-05-22 | 🇺🇸Paramount, United States | 23 |