Sikorsky S-58J N62243
5 July 1988 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 5 July 1988 at about 13:40 local time, a Sikorsky S-58J registered N62243 was involved in an accident near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause statement is available for this record.
The record
- Date
- at 13:40
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S-58J
- Registration
- N62243
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 133: Rotorcraft Ext. Load
- Purpose of flight
- Other Work Use
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- DEN88LA145
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. No probable cause statement is present in the source data.
Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.
Read the full NTSB narrative
N62243 WAS BEING USED TO LIFT AIR CONDITIONING UNITS TO THE TOP OF A SHOPPING MALL. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS ON THE 16TH LIFT OF THE DAY AND HAD JUST TAKEN OFF WHEN HE HEARD TWO LOUD POPS AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AFTER JETTISONING THE LOAD HE EXECUTED AN AUTOROTATIVE LANDING. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT THE AIRCRAFT MADE A VERY HARD LANDING. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ACCESSORY DRIVE AND STARTER SHAFT HAD SHEARED ON THE FORWARD END, IN THE SPLINED AREA.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Sikorsky S-58J accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 1991 | Sikorsky S-58J | Chowchilla, California, United States | Federico Helicopters Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1982 | Sikorsky S-58J | Siletz, Oregon, United States | Pacific Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 22 Jan 1982 | Sikorsky S-58J | Near Kingston, Idaho, United States | David H Roth | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jul 1980 | Sikorsky S-58J | Yehaw Junction, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 1988 | Agusta A109A | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | Rocky Mountain Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jun 1988 | Cessna 180 | Gettysburg, South Dakota, United States | Ellingson, Jerry F. | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jul 1988 | Piper PA-22-150 | Spearfish, South Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jul 1988 | Krall DRAGONFLY | Mitchell, South Dakota, United States | Krall Jeffery P | No injuries | - |
| 11 Aug 1988 | Bell 206B | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Aug 1988 | Piper PA-22-108 | Hoven, South Dakota, United States | Avler, Richard G | No injuries | - |