 A Sikorsky S-58 similar to the accident aircraft | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 27, 1960 |
| Summary | Rotor failure |
| Site | Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois, Chicago, United States |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Sikorsky S-58C |
| Operator | Chicago Helicopter Airways |
| Registration | N879 |
| Flight origin | Chicago Midway Airport, United States |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare Airport, United States |
| Occupants | 13 |
| Passengers | 11 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fatalities | 13 |
| Injuries | 0 |
The Chicago Helicopter Airways Flight 698 was a scheduled domestic helicopter service between Chicago Midway Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport.[1] On 27 July 1960 it was operated by a Sikorsky S-58C helicopter which departed Chicago Midway Airport with two pilots and 11 passengers.[1] It crashed at Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois killing all on board.[2]
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