Sikorsky S-55
15 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1952 to 1959; half of them date from 1955 or earlier. Kentucky has the most (9). 67% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the S-55 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Wright C7Ba Series (4), Airesearch Tse331 Series (3), Wright R-1300 Ser (2)
- Seats
- 12
- Cruise speed
- about 71 mph
- Maker on the register
- Sikorsky
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 7, 2011; newest November 30, 2022
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Sierra Aeronautics LLC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Sikorsky S-55 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
15 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Sikorsky S-55s?
Kentucky, with 9.
Who owns the Sikorsky S-55?
67% 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 · 15
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N855DB | Sikorsky S-55B |
Individual owner Washington |
None on file | 2022-11-30 | Valid |
| N2300Z | Sikorsky S-55 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Multiple | 2021-12-11 | Valid |
| N155GW | Sikorsky S-55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Multiple | 2021-10-07 | Valid |
| N5663 | Sikorsky S-55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Restricted | 2021-10-07 | Valid |
| N1255T | Sikorsky S55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-09-21 | Valid |
| N24111 | Sikorsky S-55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Multiple | 2021-09-21 | Valid |
| N2650M | Sikorsky S-55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Multiple | 2021-09-21 | Valid |
| N31611 | Sikorsky S-55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Restricted | 2021-09-21 | Valid |
| N616Z | Sikorsky S55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
None on file | 2021-09-21 | Valid |
| N752A | Sikorsky S-55 |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Restricted | 2021-09-21 | Valid |
| N855TC | Sikorsky S55B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-09-21 | Valid |
| N443FD | Sikorsky S-55B |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2020-07-13 | Valid |
| N2302F | Sikorsky S-55B |
N2302F LLC Salem, Oregon |
Multiple | 2019-05-15 | Valid |
| N17376 | Sikorsky S-55B |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2019-03-26 | Valid |
| N111VA | Sikorsky S-55 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2011-11-07 | Valid |