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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.

Sikorsky S-61: Series of civil transport helicopters
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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

VersionRegisteredBuiltShare
S-61N451962 to 198583.3%
S-61A51960 to 19649.3%
S61V-1119651.9%
S-61R119661.9%
S-61NM1—1.9%
S-61L1—1.9%

When they were built by decade · 9 with no year on file

0612172317196023197051980

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

03610132013201420152016201820192021202220232025132026

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 · 1 S61V-1 (all versions)

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N45917 Sikorsky
S61V-1
Siller Helicopters LLC
Chamblee, Georgia
Restricted 2025-04-16 Valid