# N38096: Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74](https://openairdocs.org/model/texas-helicopter-oh-13e-m74) (registry code 8930103, 1 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H7SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H7SW) (Scott's-Bell 47 Inc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 77-005
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: May 11, 1977
- Certificate issued: November 13, 1984
- Expires: October 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A45EFC
- Registered owner: [Hendrickson Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRICKSON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [Rochelle, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rochelle)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 41.9500° N, 89.0656° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 61068, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=38096
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38096

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA317), May 3, 2011: Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 (N38096), New Columbia, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wheat crop during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI03LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA247), Aug 6, 2003: Texas Helicopter OH-13E (N38096), Byron, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not attaining translational lift during the takeoff. A factor was the high gross weight.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20110503007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110503007659A), May 3, 2011: Texas Helicopter Corp OH-13E/M74 (N38096), New Columbia, IL, Substantial damage. The rotorcraft was conducting spray operations on a wheat field. The rotorcraft had just completed a re-supply of chemicals and was taking off to resume…
- [Accident 20030806026159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030806026159A), Aug 6, 2003: Bell OH13EM74 (N38096), Byron, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft had just reloaded with pesticide and was lifting off from loading platform. Aircraft was unable to gain lift, descended into ground and rolled…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/texas-helicopter-oh-13e-m74/aircraft.md

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