76 results found
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Jerry
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:678859Submit Correction
View count: 32
The second Erickson Air-Crane in Chile this fire season is N247AC.
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Jerry
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:678859Submit Correction
View count: 32
The second Erickson Air-Crane in Chile this fire season is N247AC.
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N154AC
Fleet number:748
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64037
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Georgia Peach
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:678802Submit Correction
View count: 36
One of two Erickson Air-Cranes in Chile for their fire season. N154AC is due to head to Greece now for operations over there.
Registration / Serial:N154AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64037
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N154AC
Fleet number:748
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64037
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Georgia Peach
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:678802Submit Correction
View count: 36
One of two Erickson Air-Cranes in Chile for their fire season. N154AC is due to head to Greece now for operations over there.
Registration / Serial:N154AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64037
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Viña del Mar (SCVM / KNA)Map
Country:Chile
Photo Date:19 April 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N176AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64003
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Lucille
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:671211Submit Correction
View count: 56
N176AC lifts from the dam it drew water from to fight the fires nearby in Bunyip.
Registration / Serial:N176AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64003
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N176AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64003
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Lucille
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:671211Submit Correction
View count: 56
N176AC lifts from the dam it drew water from to fight the fires nearby in Bunyip.
Registration / Serial:N176AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64003
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
City / Airport:Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 July 2016
Photo by:Rolf WallnerContact
Photo ID:668081Submit Correction
View count: 137
Registration / Serial:N105EV
Aircraft Version:Beech 1900D
C/n (msn):UE-64
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 July 2016
Photo by:Rolf WallnerContact
City / Airport:Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 July 2016
Photo by:Rolf WallnerContact
Photo ID:668081Submit Correction
View count: 137
Registration / Serial:N105EV
Aircraft Version:Beech 1900D
C/n (msn):UE-64
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 July 2016
Photo by:Rolf WallnerContact
Registration / Serial:N179AC
Fleet number:739
Other Marks:341
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64091
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp
Aircraft Name:Elvis
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:7 March 2009
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:662120Submit Correction
View count: 609
Elvis, N179AC of Erickson Air-Crane, seen at Essendon Airport when jointly operated with Helicorp.
Registration / Serial:N179AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64091
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:7 March 2009
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N179AC
Fleet number:739
Other Marks:341
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64091
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp
Aircraft Name:Elvis
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:7 March 2009
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:662120Submit Correction
View count: 609
Elvis, N179AC of Erickson Air-Crane, seen at Essendon Airport when jointly operated with Helicorp.
Registration / Serial:N179AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64091
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:7 March 2009
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Ararat (YARA / ARY)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:659343Submit Correction
View count: 118
Bubba flying as Helitak 342 and Isabelle flying as Helitak 341 have paired up and are flying on a fire in the northwest of Victoria. What's interesting about this shot is Bubba is flying with a long line and Bambi bucket while Isabelle flys with the tank.
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Ararat (YARA / ARY)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Ararat (YARA / ARY)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:659343Submit Correction
View count: 118
Bubba flying as Helitak 342 and Isabelle flying as Helitak 341 have paired up and are flying on a fire in the northwest of Victoria. What's interesting about this shot is Bubba is flying with a long line and Bambi bucket while Isabelle flys with the tank.
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Ararat (YARA / ARY)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N178AC
Fleet number:746
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64097
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Isabelle
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:28 December 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:635675Submit Correction
View count: 165
Operating out of Essendon Fields, Erickson Air-Crane N178AC flies as Helitak 341 this fire season in Victoria.
Registration / Serial:N178AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64097
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:28 December 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N178AC
Fleet number:746
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64097
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Isabelle
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:28 December 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:635675Submit Correction
View count: 165
Operating out of Essendon Fields, Erickson Air-Crane N178AC flies as Helitak 341 this fire season in Victoria.
Registration / Serial:N178AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64097
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:28 December 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Fleet number:734
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Elsie
City / Airport:Tanagra (LGTG)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:3 September 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:601036Submit Correction
View count: 102
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Tanagra (LGTG)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:3 September 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Fleet number:734
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Elsie
City / Airport:Tanagra (LGTG)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:3 September 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:601036Submit Correction
View count: 102
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Tanagra (LGTG)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:3 September 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Jerry
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:581839Submit Correction
View count: 85
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Jerry
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:581839Submit Correction
View count: 85
Registration / Serial:N247AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64052
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Fleet number:731
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Christine
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:581834Submit Correction
View count: 176
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Fleet number:731
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson
Aircraft Name:Christine
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:581834Submit Correction
View count: 176
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Christine
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 December 2008
Photo by:MEL TogContact
Photo ID:562508Submit Correction
View count: 293
Previously 66-18413 and PR-HRB. Regular visitors to southern Australia for the annual bushfire season.
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 December 2008
Photo by:MEL TogContact
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Christine
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 December 2008
Photo by:MEL TogContact
Photo ID:562508Submit Correction
View count: 293
Previously 66-18413 and PR-HRB. Regular visitors to southern Australia for the annual bushfire season.
Registration / Serial:N173AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64015
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 December 2008
Photo by:MEL TogContact
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Other Marks:HT734
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Elsie
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:535878Submit Correction
View count: 256
N218AC sits at rest at Moorabbin, where it supported fire operations nearby.
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Other Marks:HT734
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Elsie
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:535878Submit Correction
View count: 256
N218AC sits at rest at Moorabbin, where it supported fire operations nearby.
Registration / Serial:N218AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64033
Operator Titles:Erickson / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2019
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N164AC
Fleet number:747
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64034
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Incredible Hulk
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2017
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:529833Submit Correction
View count: 540
N164AC rests at Essendon Fields during its contracted work over 2017/18.
Registration / Serial:N164AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64034
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2017
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N164AC
Fleet number:747
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64034
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Incredible Hulk
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2017
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:529833Submit Correction
View count: 540
N164AC rests at Essendon Fields during its contracted work over 2017/18.
Registration / Serial:N164AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64034
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2017
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 December 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:529456Submit Correction
View count: 489
The only S-64F Air-Crane on contract this season is Helitack 342 N163AC or 'Bubba'. It will be based at Moorabbin for its contracted season.
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 December 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 December 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:529456Submit Correction
View count: 489
The only S-64F Air-Crane on contract this season is Helitack 342 N163AC or 'Bubba'. It will be based at Moorabbin for its contracted season.
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 December 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Fleet number:749
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:477719Submit Correction
View count: 129
Originally built for US Army with s/n 69-18473.
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Fleet number:749
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:477719Submit Correction
View count: 129
Originally built for US Army with s/n 69-18473.
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N957AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64065
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Ichabod
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:467982Submit Correction
View count: 161
Erickson AirCrane 'Ichabod' was Helitack 342 during the 2015/2016 fire season in Australia. Seen here returning from fighting a fire near its Ballarat Airport base.
Registration / Serial:N957AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64065
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N957AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64065
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Ichabod
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:467982Submit Correction
View count: 161
Erickson AirCrane 'Ichabod' was Helitack 342 during the 2015/2016 fire season in Australia. Seen here returning from fighting a fire near its Ballarat Airport base.
Registration / Serial:N957AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64065
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:465904Submit Correction
View count: 293
Seen on its last week of operations in Australia before its contracted season is over. Bubba never fails to impress with its size and noise.
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:HT-342
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:465904Submit Correction
View count: 293
Seen on its last week of operations in Australia before its contracted season is over. Bubba never fails to impress with its size and noise.
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane / Kestrel Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N194AC
Other Marks:737
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Erickson S-64 Aircrane
Aircraft Version:Erickson S-64E Aircrane
C/n (msn):64017
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:1 April 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:450687Submit Correction
View count: 186
Registration / Serial:N194AC
Aircraft Version:Erickson S-64E Aircrane
C/n (msn):64017
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:1 April 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N194AC
Other Marks:737
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Erickson S-64 Aircrane
Aircraft Version:Erickson S-64E Aircrane
C/n (msn):64017
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:1 April 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:450687Submit Correction
View count: 186
Registration / Serial:N194AC
Aircraft Version:Erickson S-64E Aircrane
C/n (msn):64017
Operator Titles:Erickson
City / Airport:Dekelia - Tatoi (LGTT)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:1 April 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Goliath
City / Area:Keith / Edintore [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 January 2018
Photo by:Berry VissersContact
Photo ID:447853Submit Correction
View count: 204
This Skycrane was temporarily based near Keith, Scotland, to position a bunch of electricity pylons.
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Area:Keith / Edintore [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 January 2018
Photo by:Berry VissersContact
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Goliath
City / Area:Keith / Edintore [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 January 2018
Photo by:Berry VissersContact
Photo ID:447853Submit Correction
View count: 204
This Skycrane was temporarily based near Keith, Scotland, to position a bunch of electricity pylons.
Registration / Serial:N158AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64081
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Area:Keith / Edintore [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 January 2018
Photo by:Berry VissersContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:736
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 January 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:431742Submit Correction
View count: 200
Bubba is the only Erickson Air-Crane in Australia for fire season 2021/2022
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 January 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Fleet number:736
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
Aircraft Name:Bubba
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 January 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:431742Submit Correction
View count: 200
Bubba is the only Erickson Air-Crane in Australia for fire season 2021/2022
Registration / Serial:N163AC
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
C/n (msn):64093
Operator Titles:Erickson Air-Crane
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 January 2022
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact