A partial loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to thermal damage to the 1st stage gas producer turbine nozzle and an irregular fuel spray pattern due to carbon buildup of the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel nozzle.
N82857
BELL OH-58C
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Restricted
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| RUIZ CARLOS O | ANAHEIM, CA | Aug 12, 1992 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
May 12, 2018
Accident
Substantial Yuma, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
NTSB WPR18LA140
Sep 21, 1991
Accident
Destroyed PLACERVILLE, CA
Injuries1 fatal, 4 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF AT A HIGH DENSITY AIRPORT WITH THE AIRPLANE EXCEEDING ITS MAXIMUM GROSS TAKEOFF WEIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
NTSB LAX91FA401