Sky Aviation Corporation
Also recorded as: Sky Aviation, Sky Aviation Corporation
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by SKY AVIATION CORP (per NTSB report)
The flight crew’s misidentification of a No. 2 torque sensing system signal conditioner malfunction when both engines were performing normally, which resulted in their attempt to execute a single-engine steep approach and landing without sufficient engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the torque sensing system signal conditioner.
Operated by SKY AVIATION CORP (per NTSB report)
The helicopter’s uncontrolled vertical descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
Operated by Sky Aviation (per NTSB report)
An engine overspeed shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Operated by SKY AVIATION CORP (per NTSB report)
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his deliberate application of excessive braking pressure, which resulted in a noseover.
Operated by SKY AVIATION CORPORATION (per NTSB report)
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE RISING TERRAIN, DOWNDRAFTS, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 1995–1996. Most-reported systems: Main rotor (62) — 7; Fuselage (53) — 1; Main rotor drive (63) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 9.
9 reports on file.
Part: BLADE — DEBONDED (M/R)
LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION FOUND M/R BLADE CORRODED AND DEBONDED AT TIP OF BLADE.
Part: BLADE — DEBONDED (M/R)
DURING A LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION AND DEBONDING OVER SPAR AT TIP (SKIN).
Part: LINK ASSY — WORN (PYLON)
DAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. SUBMITTER STATED NORMAL USE CAUSED PARTS TO WEAR OUT TOO SOON. WORN PARTS TT 241.0.
Part: LEVER IDLER — WORN (PYLON)
DAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. SUBMITTER STATED NORMAL USE CAUSED PARTS TO WEAR OUT TOO SOON. WORN PARTS TT 241.0.
Part: LEVER ASSY — WORN (PYLON)
DURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. SUBMITTER STATED NORMAL USE CAUSES PARTS TO WEAR OUT TOO SOON. WORN PARTS TT, 547.7 HOURS.
Part: LINK IDLER — WORN (PYLON)
DURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. SUBMITTER STATED NORMAL USE CAUSES PARTS TO WEAR OUT TOO SOON. WORN PARTS TT, 547.7 HOURS.
Part: BULKHEAD — CRACKED (TAILBOOM RING)
AFTER REMOVAL OF SHIMS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH TB 206L-94-169. FORWARD RING WAS FOUND CRACKED UNDER SHIM AT LT LOWER ATTACH POINT. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A STRESS CRACK CAUSED BY WORKING RIVETS IN THE INTERCOSTAL ASSEMBLY.
Part: LEVER ASSY — WORN (PYLON)
DAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 2 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH NAS6605D64 BOLTS. NORMAL OPERATION CAUSES PARTS TO WEAR OUT TOO SOON. SPACERS, BEARINGS, AND BOLTS TT 316.9.
Part: LINK IDLER — WORN (PYLON)
DAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 2 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH NAS6605D64 BOLTS. NORMAL OPERATION CAUSES PARTS TO WEAR OUT TOO SOON. SPACERS, BEARINGS, AND BOLTS TT 316.9.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1078N | BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1 | 1980 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N20WY | BELL 206B | 1979 | 18 | Matched by certificate designator |
| N461WY | BOEING CH-46E | 1968 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N482TJ | BELL 206-L4 | 1996 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N5291 | GRUMMAN G-164A | 1968 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N70WY | AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G6 | 1995 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N71AT | MILLER HAWLEY MURPHY YUKON | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N461WY (BOEING CH-46E) — records 2023 · registered to SKY AVIATION CORP (owner ≠ operator)
- N70WY (AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G6) — records 2012 · registered to BECKER FLYING SERVICE INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N5291 (GRUMMAN G-164A) — records 2012 · registered to SKY AVIATION CORP (owner ≠ operator)
- N71AT (MILLER HAWLEY MURPHY YUKON) — records 1991 · registered to AIRTAHOE LLC (owner ≠ operator)