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    Airframe Family: Sikorsky S-61 / H-3 / Sea King
    Latest Model:S-61L
    Last Civil Registration:N620PA
    Compressed ID:Sikorsky S-61L cr N620PA
    Latest Owner or Location:Operator - New York Airways Inc

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a S-61L.

    By 1 June 1970

    To New York Airways Inc with new c/r N620PA.

    1 June 1970

    Involved in an incident.
    Summarized NTSB narrative from report number NYC70IN124: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 14:38 hours. There was minor damage. Incident occurred at the Laguardia Airport, Flushing, NY. The flight departed from Jamaica, NY, stopping at Newark, NJ, on the way to Flushing, NY. Suffered a hard landing while landing. Report remarks include: T/r hit gnd.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    11 April 1972

    Involved in an incident.
    Summarized NTSB narrative from report number NYC72AN126: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 15:02 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Jfk Intenational Airport, Jamaica, NY. The flight departed from Jamaica, NY, with the destination Newark, NJ. Collided with a parked aircraft while pushing back. The factors included; ground signalman. Report remarks include: Ramp agent was directing aircraft from parking area...
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    17 June 1976


    Photographer: Peter Nicholson
    Notes: S-61L of New York Airways seen at La Guardia
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