# NTSB FTW78DPG32: Bell OH-13E, N38113, Fisher, AR, May 22, 1978

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: May 22, 1978
- Place: Fisher, AR · FISHER, AR
- Location: 35.4914° N, 90.9725° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Fisher, AR, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.4914&lon=-90.9725&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 27, 1978
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 142269
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW78DPG32
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG32

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-0886  78/5/22    FISHER,AR           BELL OH-13E         CR-  0  0  1  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 39, 17825
        TIME - 0800                    N38113              PX-  0  0  0  AERIAL APPLICATION        TOTAL HOURS, 325 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          FISHER,AR                   LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           STALL: MUSH                                              IN FLIGHT: PROCEDURE TURNAROUND
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR R.P.M.
        FACTOR(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
         SPECIAL DATA
          TOTAL HOURS IN CROP CONTROL - 9999                       KIND OF OPERATION - SPRAYING CROPS
          KIND OF CROP - RICE                                      TYPE OF CHEMICAL USED - LIQUID CHEMICAL-NONTOXIC
          PILOT' S SEAT BELT -UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED                 TERRAIN-TYPE -LEVEL,FLAT
          SWATH RUN-HOW FLOWN - CROSSWIND                          PROCEDURE TURNAROUND - THIRD 1/3 TURN
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N38113](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38113), registered now, S/N 77-012 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL OH-13E
- Registry model: [Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74](https://openairdocs.org/model/texas-helicopter-oh-13e-m74) (registry code 8930103) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming VO-435 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-435-series) (registry code 41525, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19780522011449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780522011449A), May 22, 1978: Bell OH13HTEXHELI, Fisher, AR, Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N38113 (1)

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 WPR13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA429), Sep 29, 2013: Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 (N38113), Santa Maria, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate monitoring of the environment and failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires during a low-altitude maneuver.

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.

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