Aircraft Description
N194AC is a 1967 Sikorsky S-64E, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Helicopter Express LLC in Chamblee, GA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 28, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a P & W JFTD12A SER engine producing 4500 horsepower, N194AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1770A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N194AC was last updated on May 2, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin company based in Stratford, Connecticut, manufactures military and commercial helicopters. Known for the UH-60 Black Hawk and S-76 series, Sikorsky has been a leading rotorcraft manufacturer since 1923. AviatorDB tracks 843 Sikorsky aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the S-64E model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N194AC. 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.
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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 1999 | SEA99LA038 | Unknown | Fatal | The failure of the victim to follow the procedure that required him to make sure that all choker lines had separated from the helicopter's release mechanism prior to entering the landing (collection area). |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC