BELL OH-58

Greensburg, LA — February 22, 2021

Event Information

DateFebruary 22, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN21LA135
Event ID20210223102663
LocationGreensburg, LA
CountryUSA
Coordinates30.83003, -90.66857
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeBELL
ModelOH-58
CategoryHELI
FAR PartPUBU
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
None0
Total Injured3

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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