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N38FA
BELL OH-58A
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
B & S AIR INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
LUMPKIN, GA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 22, 2015
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
OH-58A
Year
-
Serial Number
70-15448
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4596F
Mode S Code (Octal)
51054557

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

Mar 1, 2012 Accident Substantial Eufaula, AL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and hard landing.

NTSB ERA12CA199
Sep 18, 2010 Accident Substantial Covington, TN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to contamination of the helicopter's fuel supply.

NTSB ERA10LA484
Apr 4, 2003 Accident Substantial CALIPATRIA, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
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 LAX03LA126