# FAA incident reports: Bell OH-58C A list on [Bell OH-58C](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20210327002072I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210327002072I.md): Bell OH-58C · Detroit, MI · Mar 27, 2021 · N513PD · Minor damage > During operations on congested ramp, N513PD lifted off of portable dolly, in a ATC non movement area, and drifted aft striking N312ST with the tail rotor. The aircraft made an abrupt 90 degree turn and pilot performed hover auto landing. The tail rotor struck… - [Accident 20210222004749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210222004749A.md): Bell OH-58C · Greensburg, LA · Feb 22, 2021 · N902LP · Destroyed > On Monday, February 22, 2021 at approximately 1400L, an OH-58, N902LP, operated by the [privacy data omitted] sheriff?s department was conducting a missing person search in the vicinity of Greensburg, LA with three souls on board. On liftoff the aircraft… - [Accident 20200514006229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200514006229A.md): Bell OH-58C · Livingston, NY · May 14, 2020 · N183MP · Substantial damage > On 05-14-2020 at approximately 03:30 am EST, while en-route to its destination in the town of Livingston, new york, a Bell OH-58C helicopter N183MP S/N71-20666 certificated in the experimental exhibition category, contacted a dense row of trees resulting in… - [Incident 20191022020349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191022020349I.md): Bell OH-58C · Naples, FL · Oct 22, 2019 · N158LE · Substantial damage > Corporal ^dennis de rienzo^ flying for collier county sheriff's office. 10/22/2019 departed sheriff's hangar at approximately 1040 am. 800 feet and 8 miles NE of airport a turkey buzzard crashed into the right hand side windscreen. The bird came through the… - [Accident 20190624007929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190624007929A.md): Bell OH-58C · Gainseville, FL · Jun 24, 2019 · N911GV · Substantial damage > On 6/24/19 at approx 1720 hrs a member of the gainesville police department and a civilian instructor took off for an NVG training flight. The training began with some un-aided hover work, then NVG. After conducting a few normal approaches, emergency… - [Accident 20180511005259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180511005259A.md): Bell OH-58C · Somerton, AZ · May 11, 2018 · N82857 · Substantial damage > The pilot lifted off at AZ25 for aerial application with 12-15 gallons of fuel and 98 gallons of product. After the first pass the pilot started a turn back to the field at approximately 20 knots and 45 degrees of bank. During the turn, the stick began to… - [Accident 20161101022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161101022659A.md): Bell OH-58C · Cameron, NC · Nov 1, 2016 · N139RD · Destroyed > On 11/1/2016,. The aircraft had just refueled from a tanker-truck platform when a mechanical malfunction had occurred. The tail-boom of the aircraft broke off and made contact with the main rotor. The aircraft torqued to the left and made impact with the… - [Accident 20160521005689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160521005689A.md): Bell OH-58C · Waitsburg, WA · May 21, 2016 · N543SD · Substantial damage > N543SD a restricted category OH-58 helicopter received substantial damage as the result of a wire-strike and hard landing. The helicopter received damage to the main rotor blades and the tail-boom was completely severed. No injuries resulted as the result of… - [Accident 20131023020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131023020529A.md): Bell OH-58C · Omaha, TX · Oct 23, 2013 · N911CC · Substantial damage > On October 23, 2013, the pilot was conducting aerial application northwest of Omaha, TX. He went to touchdown on a hilltop when a skid dug into the ground and spun the helicopter around cutting off the tail boom in the process. He reported that he was… - [Incident 20130731013429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130731013429I.md): Bell OH-58C · Wilmington, NC · Jul 31, 2013 · N67LE · Minor damage > Aircraft was performing a training exercise and had just demonstrated a run on landing at the ilm airport. A hard pop sound was heard after landing. Crew discontinued flight and aircraft was towed back to the hangar. Investigation revealed a mechanical… - [Accident 20130509011909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130509011909A.md): Bell OH-58C · Jekyll Island, GA · May 9, 2013 · N927SP · Substantial damage > N927SP was being operated by the georga state patrol for emergency procedures training. While performing hover autorotation, the rotor RPM decreased, followed by the winds shifting,the aircraft hit hard on the rear skids and rocked forward. The tail of the… - [Accident 20130412005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130412005679A.md): Bell OH-58C · Phoenix, AZ · Apr 12, 2013 · N119FT · Substantial damage > On 4-12-2013 @ 1612 local, maricopa sheriff (mcso) pilot [privacy data omitted] was practicing auto-rotations with mcso - instructor [privacy data omitted] in N119FT a Bell OH-58C at kdvt. [privacy data omitted] Was "slow" to throttle back up and subsequently… - [Accident 20130108000529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130108000529A.md): Bell OH-58C · Lemoore, CA · Jan 8, 2013 · N911PT · Substantial damage > Pilot was spraying fields when he noticed in a turn that he could no longer turn the aircraft to the left by use of his cyclic. Pilot used pedals to turn aircraft but eventually ended up in a roll prior to an emergency landing. Aircraft landed on it's right… - [Incident 20111208027509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111208027509I.md): Bell OH-58C · Gainesville, FL · Dec 8, 2011 · N911GV · Minor damage > The pilot stated helicopter was orbiting around 800 ft when the engine spooled down. The pilot attempted to make a landing in a dry retention area. At 400 ft the low rotor RPM light illuminated and he elected to perform an autorotation. The helicopter main… - [Accident 20110527009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110527009739A.md): Bell OH-58C · Panama City, FL · May 27, 2011 · N82772 · Substantial damage > Helicopter was hover taxing from inside of hangar and struck the door opening as it was crossing through the hangar doors to the ramp area. - [Accident 20110512013499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110512013499A.md): Bell OH-58C · New Athens, IL · May 12, 2011 · N9263Y · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On may 12 2011, at approximately 1508 hours, a 2008 Bell OH-58/garlick model helicopter, tail number N9263Y, struck the ground in the area of New Athens, IL. There were witness marks on the ground that indicated the helicopter's spray boom struck the ground.… - [Accident 20081116850839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081116850839A.md): Bell OH58C · Quitman, AR · Nov 16, 2008 · N153GF · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On November 16, 2008, at approximatley 0028 CDT, N153GF, a Bell OH58C, operated by the Arkansas game and fish commission, near Quitman Arkansas, experienced a hard landing. The hard landing resulted in destruction of the helicopter and one fatality. The… - [Incident 20060927019649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060927019649I.md): Arofal OH58C · Snoqualmie, WA · Sep 27, 2006 · N543SD · Minor damage > (-23) [privacy data omitted] the pilot in command of N543SD on 09/27/2006 at approximately 1815 pacific daylight saving time struck a tree with the main rotor blade, while performing agricultural operations. Damage was limited to the outboard 2.5 inches of… - [Accident 20050406008799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050406008799A.md): Arofal OH58C · Colorado Spring, CO · Apr 6, 2005 · N198PD · Substantial damage > (-23) During cruise, while conducting a photo mission, the pilot [privacy data omitted] of the Colorado springs police departement, acting as the pilot in command of N198PD received an "engine out" light, along with an audible warning. The pilot [privacy data… - [Accident 20040915023479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040915023479A.md): Arofal OH58C · Beaumont, TX · Sep 15, 2004 · N9273T · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) While on a search mission at night over water a bell OH58C operated by jefferson county sheriff's department with two on board was destroyed when it impacted water, one fatal. Pilot reported that he flew the bell OH58C from the right seat the pallenger… - [Incident 20040715019959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040715019959I.md): Arofal OH58C · Goddard, KS · Jul 15, 2004 · N700HP · Minor damage > (-23) During an approach to land into a large field for a static display, the helicopters main rotor blades truck two power lines. Unlike other power lines in the area, these lines were strung for a long distance of approximately 100 yards between poles. The… - [Accident 20020408004919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020408004919A.md): Arofal OH58C · Punta Gorda, FL · Apr 8, 2002 · N107CS · No damage > (.19) On April 8, 2002, about 0830 eastern daylight time, a bell OH-58C, N107CS, registered to and operated by the Charlotte County sheriff's department, rolled over while attempting to lift off from a trailer at the Charlotte County Airport, Punta Gorda,… - [Accident 20010412008909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010412008909A.md): Arofal OH58C · Panama City, FL · Apr 12, 2001 · N91335 · Substantial damage > (-23)The pilot stated that after the first flight to spray chemicals for mosquitos, the flight returned after he recognized that two of the spray nozzles were pluged. Wihtout securing the engine, the pluged nozzles were replaced and the flight departed to… - [Accident 20000817036769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000817036769A.md): Arofal OH58C · Watertown, WI · Aug 17, 2000 · N626SF · No damage · 2 fatal > (-23)No back page to 8020-23 - [Accident 20000808015389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000808015389A.md): Arofal OH58C · Tampa, FL · Aug 8, 2000 · N9142S · No damage > (-23) This flight was a hillsborough county sheriff's dept. "Public use" a/c flight. VMC daylight conditions prevailed and the wind was down the rwy at 5 knots. This heli flight was to be a 90 day pilot competency ride. The a/c set up to do a 180 degree… - [Accident 20000314006579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000314006579A.md): Arofal OH58C · Compton, CA · Mar 14, 2000 · N911JN · Destroyed > (-23) While on aerial patrol over comton, CA., the pilot of a public use bell OH-58C heli, operated by the Compton police dept., noticed the low rotor RPM light in the cockpit flash on, then off. Perceiving a problem with the a/c the pilot deceided to return… - [Accident 20000118000439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000118000439A.md): Arofal OH58C · Brawley, CA · Jan 18, 2000 · N436SD · Substantial damage > (.19) On January 18, 2000, about 1630 hours pacific standard time, a bell OH-58C, N436SD, collided with flat agricultural terrain while spraying a field in Brawley, California. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the certificated commercial pilot,… - [Accident 20000111004639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000111004639A.md): Arofal OH58C · Lindrith, NM · Jan 11, 2000 · N31JA · Substantial damage > (.4) The pilot was conducting an annual game survey with three employees of the jicarilla game and fish department. He had been airborne for approximately 2 hours, and was planning on returning for fuel. While flying on an easterly heading at 35 knots and 100… - [Accident 19990202009049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990202009049A.md): Arofal OH58C · Lakeland, FL · Feb 2, 1999 · N151ES · Destroyed > (.19)On February 2, 1999, about 2150 eastern standard time, a bell OH-58C, helicopter, N151ES, registered to the city of Lakeland police department, and operated as a public-use aircraft, was destroyed during liftoff, at the Lakeland airport, Lakeland,… - [Accident 19980319006779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980319006779A.md): Bell OH58B · Dulce, NM · Mar 19, 1998 · N505JA · Substantial damage > Lifted off high mesa. Reported power loss. Dropped into trees. (.4) the pilot performed a preflight inspection of the helicopter for a flight from a 9,060 foot elevation. On departure, the pilot remembered the helicopter yawing nose left, and the passenger… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181580') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58c/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.