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Models · Erickson · Helicopters · data as of October 2, 2026

Erickson S-64

5 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1967 to 1997; half of them date from 1968 or earlier. Georgia has the most (5). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

Erickson S-64: Nickname of an Erickson S-64 Air-Crane Helitanker
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About the S-64 from the FAA's model table

Type
Rotorcraft · Helicopters
Power
Turboshaft, 2 engines
Common engines
P & W Jftd12A-4A (2), P & W Jftd12A Ser (2), P & W Jftd12A-5A (1)
Seats
7
Maker on the register
Erickson
Registered
earliest certificate December 6, 2023; newest July 17, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Georgia5

Who owns them registrant type

LLC5 (100%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

VersionRegisteredBuiltShare
S64E41967 to 199780.0%
S-64F1196720.0%

When they were built by decade

012344196011990

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

01223120233202412026

Registration status

Valid5 (100%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Multiple3 (60%)Standard1 (20%)Experimental1 (20%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Helicopter Express LLC5

Fleet pages: Helicopter Express LLC

Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 1 fatal

2010-06-25WPR10WA321 · S64E N229AC · accident near Borneo Island · 1 killed
2007-04-26NYC07WA152 · S-64F ISEAD · accident near La Spezia · no injuries
2006-10-01LAX07TA001 · S64E N189AC · accident near Ojai, CA · minor injuries

The 3 most recent of 3 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.

Questions people ask answers refresh every morning

How many Erickson S-64 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Erickson S-64s?

Georgia, with 5.

Who owns the Erickson S-64?

100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.

Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 S-64F (all versions)

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N610HX Erickson
S-64F
Helicopter Express LLC
Chamblee, Georgia
Experimental 2026-07-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes