ZS-HCL ex A5 S-55C Autair Helicopters (C/N 55-950)

Sikorsky S-55C

Construction Number: 55-950


Built 1956 - Written off 1971





Detailed history and photos of helicopter Sikorsky S-55C Serial 55-950 Register ZS-HCL A5 used by Autair Helicopters ,Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag SAAF (South African Air Force) Track service timeline and current status.





Aircraft History





A5

south africa Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag

SAAF d/d 1956
1968 to ZS-HCL

ZS-HCL

south africa Autair Helicopters

1971-05-27Autair d/d 1968
ex SAAF A5
w/o 27may71 Emergency landing on Bird Island off the Eastern Cape coast
Driveshaft failure. Attempt to replace engine failed and the helicopter was later disposed of
canc 17aug71




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