Aircraft Description
N443FD is a 1955 Sikorsky S-55B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Robertson Donald M in Sussex, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 22, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Wright C7BA SERIES engine producing 800 horsepower, N443FD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A55643 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N443FD was last updated on March 4, 2023. 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-55B model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N443FD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2012 | ERA13LA018 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper decision to perform a downwind precautionary landing and the helicopter’s resultant settling with power and impact with terrain. |
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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