# Bell OH-58A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181579 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: OH-58A - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 112 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 208 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (208, first 50) - [N100DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100DE): [Marshall County Sheriff Dept](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSHALL%20COUNTY%20SHERIFF%20DEPT), [Guntersville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Guntersville), S/N 70-15261 - [N1032F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1032F): [Washoe County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASHOE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 70-15595 - [N110FC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110FC): [Brevard County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREVARD%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), S/N 71-20536 - [N1123S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1123S): [Fernandez Cessna Y](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERNANDEZ%20CESSNA%20Y), [Imperial, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Imperial), S/N 70-15529 - [N112EG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112EG): [Alachua County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALACHUA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), S/N 68-16834 - [N113PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113PD): [Brevard County Sheriff Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREVARD%20COUNTY%20SHERIFF%20OFFICE), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), S/N 72-21342 - [N1148Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1148Z): [Osceola County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSCEOLA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), S/N 71-20735 - [N114FC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114FC): [Usda Forest Service Fepp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FEPP), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), S/N 71-20620 - [N120BX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120BX): [Baxter County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAXTER%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT), [Mountain Home, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mountain%20Home), S/N 71-20629 - [N125NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125NR): [US Airlift Command Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20AIRLIFT%20COMMAND%20INC), [Anderson, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Anderson), S/N 72-21425 - [N131SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131SD): [Benton County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENTON%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), S/N 69-16231 - [N132HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132HD): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1972, S/N 72-21264 - [N134SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134SD): [Benton County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENTON%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), S/N 70-15410 - [N151HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151HP): [Montana Highway Patrol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTANA%20HIGHWAY%20PATROL), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 71-20540 - [N153PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153PD): [Anne Arundel County Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANNE%20ARUNDEL%20COUNTY%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Millersville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Millersville), S/N 70-15567 - [N153SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153SA): [Hodges Terry A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGES%20TERRY%20A), [West Branch, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/West%20Branch), built 1968, S/N 68-16711 - [N154PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154PD): [Anne Arundel County Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANNE%20ARUNDEL%20COUNTY%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Millersville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Millersville), S/N 71-20458 - [N154SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154SA): [Alabama Law Enforcement Agency](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALABAMA%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT%20AGENCY), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), S/N 70-15437 - [N155SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155SA): [Alabama Law Enforcement Agency](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALABAMA%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT%20AGENCY), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), S/N 71-20472 - [N157SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157SA): [Alabama Law Enforcement Agency](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALABAMA%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT%20AGENCY), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), S/N 71-20651 - [N158DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158DW): [Solamente Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLAMENTE%20AIR%20LLC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1972, S/N 72-21365 - [N158MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158MM): [Military Machines Of American Freedom Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITARY%20MACHINES%20OF%20AMERICAN%20FREEDOM%20INC), [Quincy, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Quincy), S/N 72-21320 - [N158SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158SA): [Alabama Law Enforcement Agency](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALABAMA%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT%20AGENCY), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), S/N 71-20815 - [N158TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158TR): [Tri-Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI-ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 2010, S/N 71-20791 - [N159SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159SA): [Alabama Law Enforcement Agency](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALABAMA%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT%20AGENCY), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), S/N 70-15247 - [N160SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160SA): [Alabama Law Enforcement Agency](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALABAMA%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT%20AGENCY), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), S/N 71-20611 - [N167AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167AC): [Alachua County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALACHUA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), S/N 70-15620 - [N171SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171SA): [Alabama Law Enforcement Agency](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALABAMA%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT%20AGENCY), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), S/N 71-20628 - [N176SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176SJ): [Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1970, S/N 70-15556 - [N1850W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1850W): [Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Dept](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANTA%20BARBARA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPT), [Santa Barbara, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Barbara), S/N 71-20787 - [N18FC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18FC): [Florence County Sheriff Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORENCE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFF%20DEPARTMENT), [Effingham, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Effingham), S/N 68-16767 - [N1911](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1911): [Washoe County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASHOE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 71-20729 - [N206FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206FA): [Henry Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENRY%20MARK%20A), [Dickinson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dickinson), S/N 69-16293 - [N206KL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206KL): [Wolfhawk Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLFHAWK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Safety Harbor, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Safety%20Harbor), built 1971, S/N 71-20701 - [N2071A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2071A): [Benton County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENTON%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), S/N 72-21359 - [N212FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212FL): [Osceola County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSCEOLA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), S/N 71-20401 - [N213LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N213LC): [Lake County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Tavares, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tavares), S/N 71-20857 - [N214LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214LC): [Lake County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Tavares, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tavares), S/N 72-21358 - [N215LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215LC): [Lake County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Tavares, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tavares), S/N 72-21255 - [N218FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218FB): [Fort Bend County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORT%20BEND%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Richmond, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Richmond), S/N 71-20727 - [N220SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220SP): [Kentucky State Police](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENTUCKY%20STATE%20POLICE), [Frankfort, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Frankfort), S/N 71-20452 - [N232FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232FW): [Coastal Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1968, S/N 68-16858 - [N234FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234FW): [Coastal Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 2011, S/N 69-16130 - [N235FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235FW): [Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20FISH%20%26%20WILDLIFE%20CONSERVATION%20COMMISSION), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), S/N 72-21318 - [N236FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N236FW): [Coastal Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1971, S/N 71-20715 - [N236GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N236GC): [Larson Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Perham, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Perham), built 2010, S/N 68-16913 - [N237FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237FW): [S.R. Baron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S.R.%20BARON%20INC), [Brainerd, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Brainerd), built 2009, S/N 69-16140 - [N238FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N238FW): [Southern Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [O Brien, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/O%20Brien), built 1970, S/N 70-15223 - [N239FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239FW): [Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20FISH%20AND%20WILDLIFE%20CONSERVATION%20COMMISSION), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), S/N 70-15402 - [N239PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239PS): [Pasadena Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PASADENA%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Altadena, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Altadena), S/N 71-20344 All 208: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (62, newest 50) 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 WPR26LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA328), Sep 3, 2026: Bell OH-58A (N480FT), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA337), Aug 23, 2025: Bell OH-58A (N707EE), Caseville, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The front seat passenger’s inadvertent movement of the cyclic control resulting in a dynamic rollover after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to leave the dual flight… - [NTSB ERA24LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA314), Jul 19, 2024: Bell OH-58A (N176SA), Hegins, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in the helicopter striking a wire hazard during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB WPR24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA041), Nov 21, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N158TR), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 8 bearing and the subsequent failure of the scavenge oil pump. - [NTSB WPR23LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA313), Aug 9, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N861CC), Guernsey, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s overpitching of the main rotor blades while maneuvering at low altitude in a high-temperature environment at high gross weight, which resulted in a reduction of engine and rotor speed,… - [NTSB WPR23LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA297), Jul 30, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N613SS), Blanchard, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel contamination, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN23LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA147), Mar 29, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N82851), Wade, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB WPR23LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA107), Feb 7, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N36FA), Yuma, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA22LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA341), Jul 27, 2022: Garlick OH-58A+ (N132HD), Bloomsburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and visual lookout, which resulted in impact with a powerline. - [NTSB WPR22LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA140), Apr 1, 2022: Bell OH-58A (N9287U), Merced, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike and ground impact. - [NTSB WPR22LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA032), Nov 9, 2021: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Holtville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control after becoming spatially disoriented when the helicopter entered low-level haze/fog. - [NTSB CEN21LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA225), May 18, 2021: Bell OH58A (N176SJ), Ulysses, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the aerial application flight, which resulted in collision with the power line and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA187), May 20, 2020: Bell OH-58A (N153SA), West Branch, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the airframe vibration for reasons that could not be… - [NTSB WPR20CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA092), Feb 19, 2020: Bell OH 58A (N288NS), Colexico, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA20LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA004), Oct 3, 2019: Bell OH 58A (N911RW), Fort Meade, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a dynamic rollover and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN19LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA121), Apr 16, 2019: Bell OH 58A (N109PD), Omaha, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA19LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA126), Mar 13, 2019: Bell OH 58A (N519P), Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the introduction of air into fuel lines and an interruption of fuel flow to the engine. - [NTSB ERA19FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA047), Nov 16, 2018: Bell OH 58C (N510CP), Verbena, AL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to conduct a low-level flight over a river, and his failure to see and avoid power lines, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with power lines and the water. - [NTSB GAA19CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA039), Oct 27, 2018: Bell OH 58A (N1032F), Carson City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s… - [NTSB ERA18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA271), Sep 24, 2018: Bell OH 58A (N206WH), Juana Diaz, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA170), Jun 19, 2018: Bell OH 58A (N303HP), Raleigh, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detach ground handling equipment from the helicopter before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the subsequent dynamic… - [NTSB WPR17LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA034), Dec 4, 2016: Bell OH 58A (N916PD), Sacramento, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the vertical stabilizer due to fatigue. - [NTSB ERA17CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA056), Oct 25, 2016: Bell OH 58A (N161PD), Ponce, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter flight instructor's inadequate demonstration of a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA289), Jul 22, 2016: Bell OH 58A (N288NS), Lake Mills, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike. - [NTSB GAA16CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA372), Jul 10, 2016: Bell OH 58 (N588MP), Surprise, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: While at a low altitude, the pilot's decision to do an abrupt descending right downwind turn which resulted in flying through his own vortices and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR16LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA134), Jul 2, 2016: Bell OH 58A (N6251G), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The engine's degraded performance due to excessive wear of the engine bleed valve, which prevented it from closing during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure… - [NTSB WPR14TA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA149), Mar 27, 2014: Bell OH-58A (N497E), Tehachapi, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt a mission at night with known en route weather conditions below operating minimums, likely due to self-induced pressure, and then continue flight beyond the alternate… - [NTSB CEN14TA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA020), Oct 26, 2013: Bell OH-58A (N283MP), Jefferson City, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13TA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13TA165), Feb 14, 2013: Bell OH-58A (N337PW), Pine Springs, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while operating in conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB WPR13GA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13GA044), Nov 17, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N96BM), Altadena, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The landing pilot's failure to maintain clearance with from obstacles a parked prior to landinghelicopter and the other pilot's failure to park the helicopter inside of a marked parking pad.… - [NTSB ERA13TA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13TA021), Oct 13, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N40TN), Jackson, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA12CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA199), Mar 1, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N38FA), Eufaula, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and hard landing. - [NTSB WPR12LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA096), Jan 21, 2012: Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue cracks that originated from corrosion pits. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended… - [NTSB ERA11TA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11TA318), May 29, 2011: Bell OH-58A (N911SL), Ft. Pierce, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to recognize and avoid a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing. - [NTSB ERA10LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA499), Sep 24, 2010: Bell OH-58A (N132HD), Taylorsville, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA10LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA484), Sep 18, 2010: Bell OH-58A (N38FA), Covington, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to contamination of the helicopter's fuel supply. - [NTSB CEN10CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA395), Jul 10, 2010: Bell OH-58A (N415NS), Roswell, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. - [NTSB ERA10GA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA015), Oct 11, 2009: Bell OH-58A (N911AF), Ocala, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA09CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA090), Dec 15, 2008: Bell OH-58C (N659HA), Osceola County, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during low-altitude spraying operations, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. - [NTSB LAX08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA054), Jan 30, 2008: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB DFW06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA027), Nov 5, 2005: Arrow Falcon Exporters Arrow F OH-58A (N331TA), West Memphis, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a disconnected pneumatic (Pc) line. A contributing factor was the ravine. - [NTSB LAX05FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA264), Aug 10, 2005: San Joaquin Helicopters OH-58A+ (N177SJ), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pinion to turbine shaft coupling failed in fatigue due to a misaligned turbine shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA05TA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05TA124), Jun 29, 2005: Bell OH-58A (N244RP), St. Augustine, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the compressor section of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was the operator's use of a… - [NTSB LAX04TA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA202), May 4, 2004: Bell OH-58A+ (N397E), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power due to the separation of the diaphragm portion of the repaired second-stage turbine nozzle from the rim portion due to the use of an inadequate cleaning method to clean the joint… - [NTSB ATL04TA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA047), Dec 7, 2003: Bell OH-58A (N62939), Ruskin, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA126), Apr 4, 2003: Bell OH-58A (N38FA), Calipatria, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter, and an inadvertent dynamic rollover during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. - [NTSB IAD02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA094), Sep 14, 2002: Garlick OH-58AT (N444JB), Rochester, MA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to center the sling load prior to commencing forward flight. Also causal, was the pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in an… - [NTSB LAX02TA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA118), Mar 29, 2002: Bell OH-58A (N487BC), Chico, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors in the accident were the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and the lack of recent experience in emergency procedures by… - [NTSB FTW02TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA060), Dec 27, 2001: Bell OH-58A (N76PD), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the moving ground vehicle. - [NTSB MIA02GA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02GA011), Oct 22, 2001: Bell OH-58A (N911DB), Bartow, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, and dark night. All 62: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (70, newest 50) 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 20260903011919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260903011919A), Sep 3, 2026: Bell OH-58A (N480FT), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. PIC stated he and another pilot departed from Phoenix deer valley airport (dvt) to practice hovering autorotations. PIC completed one hovering autorotation… - [Accident 20250823012649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250823012649A), Aug 23, 2025: Bell OH-58A (N707EE), Caseville, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft made a rapid descent approach resulting in a hard landing on right landing skid which induced a dynamic roll to the right. - [Accident 20240719010639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240719010639A), Jul 19, 2024: Bell OH-58A (N176SA), Hegins, PA, Substantial damage. On July 19, 2024, at 1308 eastern daylight time, a Bell OH-58A helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an off-airport accident in Hegins,… - [Accident 20231120020249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231120020249A), Nov 20, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N158TR), Imperial, CA, Substantial damage. Shortly after take off about 200 yards the pilot experienced a sudden power surge followed immediately by abnormal engine noise and vibration. Pilots stated… - [Accident 20230809017419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230809017419A), Aug 9, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N861CC), Stratford, CA, Destroyed. On August 9, 2023, an OH-58 helicopter crashed while in the process of dispensing agricultural pesticides. The PIC of the accident helicopter described what he… - [Accident 20230730012439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230730012439A), Jul 30, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N613SS), Blanchard, ID, Substantial damage. While at cruise altitude of 1200' AGL, caution light for low rotor speed came on. Pilot immediately entered autorotation to field. The pilot tried to extend… - [Accident 20230329002399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230329002399A), Mar 29, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N82851), Bokchito, OK, Destroyed. A 1972 Bell OH-58A aircraft equipped to perform agricultural operation crashed in a field approximately 3.3 miles southeast of albany Oklahoma while performing… - [Accident 20230206001639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230206001639A), Feb 6, 2023: Bell OH-58A (N36FA), Yuma, AZ, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off from the load truck to dump rinse water through the system. At aproximantly 200 yards away and 40 feet up in altitude. The engine quit… - [Accident 20220727020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220727020189A), Jul 27, 2022: Bell OH-58A (N132HD), Bloomsburg, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot operating N132HD helicopter was aerial spraying a cornfield located near [privacy data omitted]. At approximately 1500 hours local, while making the… - [Incident 20220601009249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220601009249I), Jun 1, 2022: Bell OH-58A (N239FW), Wakulla, FL, Minor damage. On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, a Bell OH-58A, registered as [privacy data omitted], serial number 70-15402, was involved in an incident approx. 9-10 nautical… - [Accident 20220401001759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220401001759A), Apr 1, 2022: Bell OH-58A (N9287U), Merced, CA, Destroyed. Helicopter struck power line during an ag dispersal flight. One wire was cut, but second wire miss the wire cutter causing the helicopter to crash and was… - [Accident 20211109018009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211109018009A), Nov 9, 2021: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Holtville, CA, Substantial damage. Holtville, CA on 11/9/2021, N902SF, a Bell OH-58, struck a sprinkler in the field while performing 14CFR part 137 crop dusting operations, the helicopter… - [Accident 20210518006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210518006859A), May 18, 2021: Bell OH-58A (N176SJ), Ulysses, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The accident happened about 10 miles north of Ulysses KS when a power line strike occurred during helicopter agricultural spray operations. The accident was… - [Incident 20200916016739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200916016739I), Sep 16, 2020: Bell OH-58A (N376SD), Sells, AZ, Minor damage. Aircraft was conducting surveillance mission for border patrol and had descended from 1500 feet to approximately 300 feet when the engine out horn sounded. A… - [Accident 20200520006899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200520006899A), May 20, 2020: Bell OH-58A (N153SA), West Branch, MI, Substantial damage. On may 20, 2020 at 0933 local time, a Bell helicopter, inc. OH-58A aircraft, N153SA, registered to and operated by a commercial rated pilot, received… - [Accident 20200218000199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200218000199A), Feb 18, 2020: Bell OH-58A (N288NS), El Centro, CA, Destroyed. At approximately 19:15 PST, the pilot was performing an aerial application at alamitos 6 b. pilot had a final load onboard and took off into the wind. Pilot… - [Accident 20191003018719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191003018719A), Oct 3, 2019: Bell OH-58A (N911RW), Ft Meade, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft N911RW operated by the polk county Florida sheriff office responded to a report of a downed aircraft. The downed aircraft was in a remote mining… - [Accident 20190416002889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190416002889A), Apr 16, 2019: Bell OH-58A (N109PD), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage. Shortly after takeoff, approximately 200-300 feet, the a/c lost power. The pilot initiated an auto rotation and performed an off field landing near the… - [Accident 20190313001299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190313001299A), Mar 13, 2019: Bell OH-58A (N519P), Ponte Vedra, FL, Substantial damage. On March 13, 2019 the PIC was assigned to perform law enforcement patrol for the players championship golf tournament (tpc) in point Vedra beach Florida. The… - [Accident 20181116022559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181116022559A), Nov 16, 2018: Bell OH-58C (N510CP), Verbena, AL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Accident helicopter was traveling from columbus ga (kcsg), stopped in auburn al (kauo) and picked up the passenger, continued towards clanton al (02A) when the… - [Incident 20181027020929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181027020929I), Oct 27, 2018: Bell OH-58A (N1032F), Carson City, NV, Minor damage. Aircraft operated by washoe county sheriff's office (public use) in suppport to U.S. Secret service department as a resource for security operations regarding… - [Accident 20180924019219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180924019219A), Sep 24, 2018: Bell OH-58A (N206WH), Juana Diaz, PR, Destroyed. 09/24/2018, Helicopter Bell OH-58A N206WH departed mercedita airport (tjps) at/around 1515 hrs. With two passengers in a private flight. According to pilot in… - [Accident 20180619008199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180619008199A), Jun 19, 2018: Bell OH-58A (N303HP), Raliegh, NC, Destroyed. Raleigh, NC: N303HP, OH-58, crashed during attempted takeoff. Aircraft came to rest on the left side next to the helipad. POB: 2, injuries: minor, damage:… - [Accident 20161025017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161025017069A), Oct 25, 2016: Bell OH-58A (N161PD), Ponce, PR, Substantial damage. While conducting flight training, flight instructor stated he was demonstrating a simulated engine failure on takeoff. During acceleration on taxiway e at… - [Accident 20160722011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722011409A), Jul 22, 2016: Bell OH-58A (N288NS), Lake Mills, IA, Substantial damage. A part 137 crop dusting aircraft hit a power line. The location of the accident occurred southwest of Lake Mills, IA and the pilot was not injured. At… - [Accident 20160710011929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160710011929A), Jul 10, 2016: Bell OH-58A (N588MP), Surprise, AZ, Substantial damage. At approximately 1210 MST, the commercial pilot had been at work approximately three and one half hours before the accident. The pilot stated he had finished… - [Accident 20140327003999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140327003999A), Mar 27, 2014: Bell OH-58A (N497E), Tehachapi, CA, Substantial damage. On 03/27/2014, at 0135 local, N497E was dispatched on a medivac flight from bakersfield, CA, to lancaster, CA, by the kern county sheriff's department. While… - [Accident 20131026021419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131026021419A), Oct 26, 2013: Bell OH-58A (N283MP), Jefferson City, MO, Substantial damage. While climbing out on the downwind leg of runway 30, the engine began to surge. The instructor pilot immediately lowered the collective, rolled the throttle to… - [Accident 20130214002949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130214002949A), Feb 14, 2013: Bell OH58A (N337PW), Pine Springs, TX, Substantial damage. On February 14, 2013, the pilot and two passengers departed from carnudas, Texas in a Bell helicopter, army model OH58A, on a wildlife survey flight for Texas… - [Accident 20121117026562A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121117026562A), Nov 17, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N96BM), Altadena, CA, Substantial damage. 11/17/2012: Received call at approximately 1654 hours from region operations center/ diane reporting 2 pasadena police helicopters colliding at pasadena police… - [Accident 20121013024819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121013024819A), Oct 13, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N40TN), Jackson, TN, Substantial damage. While maneuvering in support of local law enforcement the pilot reported that low rotor RPM warning sounded. Pilot reported lowering collective and maneuvering… - [Accident 20120301003829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120301003829A), Mar 1, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N38FA), Eufaul, AL, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was receiving annual refresher training from [privacy data omitted]. After completing lowlevel airwork they climbed to 500 feet for… - [Accident 20120121002419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120121002419A), Jan 21, 2012: Bell OH-58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, No damage. Aero falcon OH-58 had a rotor mast failure just pior to lift -off of the aircraft, failure was internal of the main rotor transmission no damage to aircraft… - [Accident 20110529010379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110529010379A), May 29, 2011: Bell OH-58A (N911SL), Ft Pierce, FL, Destroyed. On may 29, 2011, I responded to an accident involving st lucie sheriff's departments, Bell OH58 helicopter, N911SL serial no. 71. N911SL the aircraft was… - [Accident 20100924051199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100924051199A), Sep 24, 2010: Bell OH-58A (N132HD), Taylorsville, MS, Substantial damage. On 24 September 2010 at approximately 1315 CDT, 1815 UTC, N132HD crashed in a wooded area at the following coordinates: N31 54 52 W089 26 08 near Taylorsville,… - [Accident 20100918055909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100918055909A), Sep 18, 2010: Bell OH-58A (N38FA), Covington, TN, Substantial damage. N38FA an OH58A had taken off from a fueling platform on top of a tanker truck. The weather was clear with variable wind at 2 mph. Fuel load was 150-170 lbs.… - [Accident 20100710037659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100710037659A), Jul 10, 2010: Bell OH-58A+ (N415NS), Roswell, NM, Minor damage. At approximately 06:30 on July 10, 2010, N415NS struck a power line while spraying. The pilot was flying eastbound when he lost track of his position in the… - [Incident 20091010054069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091010054069I), Oct 10, 2009: Bell OH-58A (N911AF), Ocala, FL, Minor damage. Unexplained power loss during final approach to helicopter landing spot caused public use helicopter to settle and land hard, with minor damage. - [Accident 20081215856669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081215856669A), Dec 15, 2008: Bell OH58C (N659HA), St. Cloud, FL, Destroyed. (-23) 137 Operator was flying low over a large lake spraying chemicals, the lake was extremely calm and appeared to be glassy. The pilots depth perception was… - [Accident 20080129009999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080129009999A), Jan 29, 2008: Bell OH58A (N902SF), Brawley, CA, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot of N902SF was conducting agricultural spraying operations at night. While flying between job sites the helicopter struck high tension power… - [Incident 20070704011119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070704011119I), Jul 4, 2007: Bell OH58A (N52024), Jonesboro, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) With engine running and rotor engaged at idle RPM to facilitate battery recharging, passenger seated in right seat inadvertently depressed left rudder… - [Accident 20051105027729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051105027729A), Nov 5, 2005: Bell OH58A (N331TA), Hughes, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 5, 2005, at approximately 0835 CST, a arrowf-OH-58A experimental exhibition helicopter, N331TA, impacted the ground on ragland plantation,… - [Incident 20050902021039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050902021039I), Sep 2, 2005: Bell OH58A (N10LC), London, KY, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] of the laurel county, KY sheriff dept. Had landed at a remote location during a marijuana detail. Following a take-off… - [Accident 20050810019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050810019879A), Aug 10, 2005: Bell OH58A (N177SJ), Lancaster, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On August 10, 2005, at 06:03 PDT, a san joaquin helicopters OH-58A+, N177SJ, operating in the restricted category, impacted terrain while performing an… - [Accident 20050629014949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050629014949A), Jun 29, 2005: Bell OH58A (N244RP), St Augustine, FL, Destroyed. (-23) Accident happened at the st johns emergency operations center located about 1 mile south of the St Augustine FL airport. On takeoff at about 50 ft pilot… - [Accident 20040503007199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040503007199A), May 3, 2004: Bell OH58A (N397E), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On may 3, 2004, at 2330 pacific time N397E a OH-58A+ helicopter lost power during a turn and made a forced landing on a residential street. N397E was… - [Incident 20040102010629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040102010629I), Jan 2, 2004: Bell OH58A (N244RP), St Augustine, FL, Minor damage. (-23) While cruising at 600', 90 knots and in a 20 degree left hand turn the helicopter hit a bird that damaged the windscreen. Pilot landed without incident. - [Accident 20031207036139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031207036139A), Dec 7, 2003: Bell OH58A (N62939), Ruskin, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On December 7, 2003 at 1545 eastern standard time during routine police operations helicopter engine power went to idle power. The pilot was not able to… - [Accident 20030404010269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030404010269A), Apr 4, 2003: Bell OH58A (N38FA), Westmoreland, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) A hose used to fill the chemical tank for aerial application was not removed before the pilot attempted to take off. When the slack in the hose was… - [Accident 20020914024429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020914024429A), Sep 14, 2002: Bell OH58A (N444JB), Rochester, MA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot fatal when N444JB, OH-58A piloted by george norman clairmont, engaged in agricultural FAR 133 external load operations crashed while lifting… All 70: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (31) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2015FA0000210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000210), May 8, 2015: STRAP. DAMAGED. AN 1:1 VIBRATION WAS REPORTED BY PILOT AS AN ONGOING ISSUE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE OTHER SYSTEMS SUCH AS SWASH PLATE, FLIGHT CONTROLS AND GEARBOXES, A COMPL - [SDR 2015FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000209), May 8, 2015: STRAP. DAMAGED. A 1:1 VIBRATION WAS REPORTED BY PILOT AS AN ONGOING ISSUE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE OTHER SYSTEMS SUCH AS SWASH PLATE, FLIGHT CONTROLS AND GEARBOXES, A COMPLE - [SDR 2012FA0000185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000185), Feb 10, 2012: MAST. BROKEN. ACFT LANDED ON LOAD TRUCK. ACFT RECEIVED FUEL AND LOAD. PILOT FELT VIBRATION AND SHUTDOWN ACFT AND FOUND MAST POLE BROKEN. - [SDR 2011FA0000663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000663), Sep 27, 2009: DRIVE SHAFT. BROKEN. HELICOPTER WAS TOOK OFF EMPTY FROM LANDING PAD TO SURVEY AREA. DURING TAKEOFF A "POPPING" SOUND WAS HEARD BY PILOT AND GROUND CREW AND THE ACFT WOULD NOT DEVELO - [SDR 2008FA0000855](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000855), Dec 1, 2008: SPUR GEAR. SHEARED. GAS PRODUCER TRAIN IDLER SPUR GEARSHAFT PN: 23038229. SHEARED IN HALF, PRODUCING METAL IN OIL. WHEN TECHNICIAN DISASSEMBLED GEARBOX FOUND THAT GEARSHAFT WAS THE - [SDR 2008FA0000854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000854), Dec 1, 2008: SPUR GEAR. BROKEN. GAS PRODUCER TRAIN IDLER SPUR GEARSHAFT PN: 23038229. SHEARED IN HALF, PRODUCING METAL IN OIL. WHEN TECHNICIAN DISASSEMBLED GEARBOX FOUND THAT GEARSHAFT WAS THE - [SDR 2003FA0000983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000983), Sep 12, 2003: DRAG PIN. CRACKED. CRACK-LIKE INDICATION ON OUTER SIDE AND EDGE OF BORE. CRACK-LIKE INDICATION DETECTED BY FLUORESCENT MT. - [SDR AGQA088274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA088274), Jul 7, 2003: TRANSCEIVER. INOPERATIVE. TRANSCEIVER INOPERATIVE, WON'T TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE. - [SDR 2003F00512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00512), Jul 2, 2003: FITTING. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK RADIATING FROM TOP AFT MOUNTING HOLE TO TRAILING EDGE. APPROX 1 INCH IN LENGTH. MILITARY BULLENTIN NR OH-58-03-ASAM-06 ADDRESSES A PROBLEM THE ARMY - [SDR LS1R088279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R088279), May 18, 2002: VOLT REGULATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. GENERATOR WILL COME ON. REPLACED VOLT REGULATOR - [SDR LS1R074935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R074935), Aug 13, 2001: BRAKE. STUCK. PART MOVEMENT RESTRICTED. - [SDR LS1R073484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R073484), Jun 19, 2001: GAUGE. MALFUNCTIONED. GAGE PEGS OUT. - [SDR LS1R073483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R073483), Jun 19, 2001: BEARING. DAMAGED. PART IS OUT OF RACE. - [SDR LS1R073268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R073268), Jun 4, 2001: SHAFT. SHEARED. TACH GENERATOR SHAFT IS SHEARED. - [SDR LS1R072591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072591), Apr 16, 2001: GPS. INOPERATIVE. GPS WILL NOT RECIEVE. - [SDR LS1R065966](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065966), Feb 15, 2000: CAP. WORN. CAP IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. - [SDR 99ZZZX3550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3550), Sep 1, 1999: POWER SUPPLY. FAILED. SUPPLY CURRENT WITHIN LIMITS WITH NO OUTPUT VOLTAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX3549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3549), Sep 1, 1999: PIN ASSY. WORN. NOTICED EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION ROCKING. NOTICED BEARING ON LOWER MOUNT WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX3086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3086), Jul 14, 1999: STARTER. FAILED. SHAFT SHEARED APPROXIMATELY .1250 INCH IN GENERATOR BODY. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2601), Jun 25, 1999: SERVO. LEAKING. SERVO LEAKING BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2768), Jun 17, 1999: TACHOMETER. FAILED. TACHOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER ON GAUGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2242), May 12, 1999: TACHOMETER GEN. MALFUNCTIONED. N2 GAUGE FLUCTUATES. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2156), Apr 26, 1999: RADIO. MALFUNCTIONED. SOUNDS GARBLED IN PILOT HEADSET WHEN TRANSMITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1546), Mar 22, 1999: TRANSCEIVER. INTERMITTENT. LOUD SAFE TONE, CANNOT TELL IF TRANSMITTING. RADIO INTERMITTENT, INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3814](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3814), Sep 14, 1998: CASE HALVES. DAMAGED. LINER FLAKING - REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3861), Aug 31, 1998: TACHOMETER. ERRATIC. TACH ERRATIC, UNRELIABLE CORE RETURN. - [SDR 98ZZZX2591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2591), Jun 17, 1998: EXCITER. FAILED. ENGINE IGNITION EXCITER FAILED INTERNALLY. SENT FOR REPAIR. - [SDR 98ZZZX2101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2101), May 12, 1998: TORQUEMETER. FAILED. AIRCRAFT FAILED POWER CHECK. INVESTIGATION REVEALED TORQUEMETER READING 6 PERCENT HIGH. TORQUEMETER WAS REPLACED. REF: SN 3721. CONTROL NR 98-5-7. - [SDR 98ZZZX1493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1493), Mar 31, 1998: WASHER. BROKEN. DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, PILOT FOUND THE WASHER UNDER THE NUT OF THE BLADE RETENTION BOLT WAS CRACKED. UPON REMOVAL OF NUT, IT WAS FOUND COMPLETELY BROKEN. - [SDR 98ZZZX1146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1146), Feb 20, 1998: SADDLE. FAILED. WHILE GROUND HANDLING HELICOPTER, SKID EAR BROKE OFF. EAR MIGHT BE HARDENED TOO MUCH CAUSING IT TO BE BRITTLE. - [SDR 97ZZZX914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX914), Jan 29, 1997: PINION. TEETH BROKEN. INSPECTION FOUND PINION WITH A BROKEN TOOTH AND PITTING ON THE REST OF THE TEETH. SUBMITTER BELIEVES THE CAUSE TO BE IMPROPER BACKLASH. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bell OH58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh58a): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 1181583 - [Garlick Helicopters OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/garlick-helicopters-oh-58a): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 3740002 - [Bell/Reynolds Darryl OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-reynolds-darryl-oh-58a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1181035 - [Arro Falcon Exporters OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arro-falcon-exporters-oh-58a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1181515 - [Rodgers James P OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rodgers-james-p-oh-58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056285N - [Little Pilots OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/little-pilots-oh-58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05640LO - [Bell/Johnson Justin E OH58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-johnson-justin-e-oh58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181517 - [Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arrow-falcon-exporters-oh-58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1500004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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