N448JS - 1968 Sikorsky S-61N Aircraft Registration

N448JS is a 1968 Sikorsky S-61N, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Helicarrier USA INC in Mesa, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 19, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on September 11, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Ge CT58-140-2 engine producing 1400 horsepower, N448JS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5692E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N448JS was last updated on December 6, 2025. 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-61N model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N448JS. 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.