Aircraft Photo of N1168U | Sikorsky S-58ET | ARIS Helicopters | AirHistory.net #379922
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N1168U
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58ET
C/n (msn):581070
Operator Titles:ARIS Helicopters
Aircraft Name:Engine 58
Location
City / Airport:Corona - MunicipalMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: -   IATA: -   Local: AJO   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 February 2020
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 379922
Photo Comment

This is one of two S-28Ts owned by Heli-Flite Inc, doing business as ARIS Helicopters. Originally an H-34A Choctaw delivered to the French Air Force circa 1958. Registered N1168U after Air Force service, the helicopter was damaged on April 14, 1989. Taxiing with a load of cargo, the right landing gear failed due to cracks and corrosion passing over a drainage depression. The helicopter rolled on it's side. It was rebuilt circa 2002 and converted to turbine power. The aircraft is current with ARIS at the time of uploading.

This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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