Flight Tracker
N153SA
1968 BELL OH-58A
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HODGES TERRY A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WEST BRANCH, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 5, 2008
Airworthiness Date
May 9, 2003
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
OH-58A
Year
1968
Serial Number
68-16711
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C10D
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
317 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D6E5
Mode S Code (Octal)
50153345

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 20, 2020 Accident Substantial West Branch, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
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 determined because examination of the helicopter revealed no anomalies.

NTSB CEN20LA187