Aircraft Description
N9894 is a Sikorsky H-19D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sierra Aeronautics LLC in Franklin, KY. The registration certificate was issued on September 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 12 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCF77 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9894 was last updated on June 10, 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 H-19D model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9894. 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 19, 1991 | LAX91LA137 | Substantial | None | THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S NUMBER 4 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE KEEPER. TREES UNDER THE HELICOPTER AT THE TIME OF THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
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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