Flight Tracker
N288NS
1970 BELL OH-58A
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MBC LEASING LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
VIRDEN, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 1, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Feb 24, 1999
Expires
Mar 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control, Forest, Other

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
OH-58A
Year
1970
Serial Number
70-15288
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
T63 SERIES
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
250 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2ECF0
Mode S Code (Octal)
50566360

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

Feb 19, 2020 Accident Substantial Colexico, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain.

NTSB WPR20CA092
Jul 22, 2016 Accident Substantial Lake Mills, IA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike.

NTSB CEN16LA289