Aircraft model
Sikorsky S-61N accident history
Complete safety record for the Sikorsky S-61N, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
15
Confirmed fatalities
52
Fatal incidents
5
Fatal rate
33.3%
Probable causes
Mechanical failure8 incidents
Pilot error5 incidents
Under investigation1 incident
Unknown1 incident
How many S-61N crashes have there been?
15 recorded incidents involving the Sikorsky S-61N, from 1978 to 2025, with 52 deathsacross 5 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 1983-07-16 at Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom, which killed 20.
What causes S-61N accidents?
The most common established cause is mechanical failure, in 8 of them, then pilot error in 5.
Where do S-61N accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 2008-08-05 | 🇺🇸Weaverville, United States | 9 |
| 2008-07-19 | 🇵🇪Cusco, Peru | — |
| 2007-04-18 | 🇬🇱Kangia Icefjord, 25nm E of Ilulissat, Greenland | — |
| 2006-01-17 | 🇮🇪Conningbeg Lightship, off Co Wexford, Ireland | — |
| 2005-02-06 | 🇮🇪Ireland | — |
| 2004-11-30 | 🇳🇱Den Helder, Netherlands | — |
| 2003-08-18 | 🇮🇪Ireland | — |
| 1998-08-24 | 🇮🇪Dublin Port, Ireland | — |
| 1987-09-11 | 🇬🇱Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg), Greenland | 1 |
| 1983-07-16 | 🇬🇧Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom | 20 |
| 1978-06-26 | 🇳🇴Bergen, Norway | 18 |