Sikorsky S-61
54 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1960 to 1985; half of them date from 1974 or earlier. Oregon has the most (32). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S-61 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Ge Ct58-140-2 (24), Ge Ct58-140-1 (18), Ge Ct58 Series (6)
- Seats
- 28
- Cruise speed
- about 112 mph
- Maker on the register
- Sikorsky
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 15, 1981; newest September 25, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Oregon32Michigan11Montana2Georgia2Florida2Delaware2Wyoming1Utah1Oklahoma1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation35 (65%)LLC15 (28%)Non-citizen corporation4 (7%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 9 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid54 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard40 (74%)Restricted6 (11%)None on file6 (11%)Multiple2 (4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Croman CORP24Construction Helicopters LLC11US Leaseco INC3Heligroup Fire LLC2Csc Delaware Trust CO Trustee2Coulson Aviation USA INC2Amentum Services INC2Withrotor Aviation INC1U S Leaseco INC1Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee1Siller Helicopters LLC1Integrity Aircraft Title Holdings LLC1
Fleet pages: Croman CORP · Construction Helicopters LLC · US Leaseco INC · Heligroup Fire LLC · Csc Delaware Trust CO Trustee · Coulson Aviation USA INC · Withrotor Aviation INC · U S Leaseco INC
Accident history NTSB records · 11 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
2025-01-10GAA25WA145 · S-61N N703HG · accident near Sédjè, OF · minor injuries
2022-09-01WPR22LA330 · S-61N N617CK · accident near Shady Cove, OR · minor injuries
2022-02-22ANC22FA018 · S-61N N615CK · accident near Kekaha, HI · 4 killed
2008-08-06LAX08PA259 · S-61N N612AZ · accident near Weaverville, CA · 9 killed
2008-07-19NYC08WA256 · S-61N N91158 · accident near Cusco · no injuries
2003-03-23ATL03FA065 · S-61A N81664 · accident near Kimble, TN · 1 killed
2003-01-12NYC03LA037 · S-61A N8170V · accident near Glady, WV · serious injuries
2002-08-08WAS02WA049 · S-61L N346AA · accident near Prince George · serious injuries
The 8 most recent of 11 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 Sikorsky S-61 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
54 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Sikorsky S-61s?
Oregon, with 32.
Who owns the Sikorsky S-61?
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 · 45 S-61N (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N826WC | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-09-25 | Valid |
| N773WC | Sikorsky S-61N |
Integrity Aircraft Title Holdings LLC Portland, Oregon |
Standard | 2026-06-25 | Valid |
| N476AW | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N703HG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N712HG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N718HG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
None on file | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N761HG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N775HG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N827HG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N904CH | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N906CH | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
Multiple | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N448JS | Sikorsky S-61N |
Bank Of Utah Trustee Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 2026-04-02 | Valid |
| N627CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-02-14 | Valid |
| N161CG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Csc Delaware Trust CO Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-02-27 | Valid |
| N261CG | Sikorsky S-61N |
Csc Delaware Trust CO Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-02-27 | Valid |
| N765AW | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2022-06-13 | Valid |
| N138AR | Sikorsky S-61N |
Amentum Services INC West Palm Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2022-02-07 | Valid |
| N232AC | Sikorsky S-61N |
Amentum Services INC West Palm Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2022-02-07 | Valid |
| N471WR | Sikorsky S-61N |
Coulson Aviation USA INC Portland, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-11-10 | Valid |
| N745AW | Sikorsky S-61N |
Coulson Aviation USA INC Portland, Oregon |
None on file | 2021-11-10 | Valid |
| N631CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
None on file | 2021-02-09 | Valid |
| N804AR | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-04-18 | Valid |
| N408WC | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-03-16 | Valid |
| N410GH | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-03-15 | Valid |
| N408FS | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-03-14 | Valid |
| N408UD | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-03-14 | Valid |
| N61NH | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-03-11 | Valid |
| N833AR | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-03-11 | Valid |
| N968CL | Sikorsky S-61N |
Clayton International INC Peachtree City, Georgia |
Standard | 2018-09-12 | Valid |
| N825WL | Sikorsky S-61N |
Heligroup Fire LLC Missoula, Montana |
Standard | 2018-04-23 | Valid |
| N629CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2016-12-06 | Valid |
| N907CH | Sikorsky S-61N |
Heligroup Fire LLC Missoula, Montana |
Multiple | 2016-09-20 | Valid |
| N625CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2016-08-30 | Valid |
| N626CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2016-08-30 | Valid |
| N7563W | Sikorsky S-61N |
Withrotor Aviation INC Lakeview, Oregon |
None on file | 2016-03-29 | Valid |
| N762HT | Sikorsky S-61N |
US Leaseco INC Aurora, Oregon |
Standard | 2015-10-22 | Valid |
| N623CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2015-09-30 | Valid |
| N621CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2015-05-19 | Valid |
| N91158 | Sikorsky S-61N |
US Leaseco INC Aurora, Oregon |
Standard | 2015-04-21 | Valid |
| N617CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2014-12-05 | Valid |
| N61NW | Sikorsky S-61N |
US Leaseco INC Aurora, Oregon |
Standard | 2014-06-12 | Valid |
| N619CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2014-03-17 | Valid |
| N760HT | Sikorsky S-61N |
U S Leaseco INC Aurora, Oregon |
Standard | 2013-01-24 | Valid |
| N614CK | Sikorsky S-61N |
Croman CORP White City, Oregon |
Standard | 2006-12-05 | Valid |
| N905CH | Sikorsky S-61N |
Construction Helicopters LLC Howell, Michigan |
None on file | 2005-07-07 | Valid |