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    Airframe Family: Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 / HRS / HO4S / Whirlwind
    Latest Model:H-19 Chickasaw
    Construction Number:55-0998
    Last Civil Registration:N9894
    Compressed ID:Sikorsky H-19 cn 55-0998 cr N9894
    Latest Owner or Location:Sierra Aeronautics Llc, Franklin, KY

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a H-19.

    27 August 1975

    To Gerald H. Compton, Richvale, CA with new c/r N9894 (H-19D, 55998).

    7 March 1979

    Involved in an incident.
    Summarized NTSB narrative from report number OAK79DVG21: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 13:15 hours. The airframe was destroyed. This was a local flight from Vina, CA. The engine failed or malfunctioned during the initial climb. Suffered a hard landing during the landing rollout. The emergency circumstances included; forced off-airport landing on land. Report remarks include: Drivetrain failure between engine and main rotor. Incident occurred at or near Vina, CA.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    18 March 1991

    Crashed.
    The accident occurred at Richvale, CA, United States while maneuvering. The damage was substantial. The pilot stated that he was dispensing his 20TH load of insect spray over almond trees. During a swath run the engine lost power and the helicopter impacted the trees and then the ground. The engines number 4 cylinder intake valve keeper failed.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    5 July 2006

    To David C. Smith, Brewster, WA keeping c/r N9894.

    Based at Golden Wings Aviation/Dave Smith, Brewster, WA.
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    21 September 2021

    To Sierra Aeronautics Llc, Franklin, KY keeping c/r N9894.
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