C-GQCJ - 1959 Sikorsky S58J Aircraft Registration

C-GQCJ is a 1959 Sikorsky S58J, a single-engine aircraft registered to Cypress Helicopters LTD in Bow Island, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C06F26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Sikorsky S-58 was a pioneering anti-submarine helicopter that significantly advanced naval aviation capabilities in the 1950s. First flown in March 1954, it was a single-rotor helicopter powered by a Wright R-1820 radial engine, capable of carrying 12-16 passengers or sophisticated sonar equipment for submarine hunting. With a production run totaling over 2,300 aircraft including international variants, it was manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 843 Sikorsky aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is S58P.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GQCJ. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.