BELL OH-58
Pottsboro, TX — March 27, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 27, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA169 |
| Event ID | 20210329102827 |
| Location | Pottsboro, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.75562, -96.67314 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | OH-58 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter when it encountered an unanticipated wind allowing it to drift into a fence and subsequently roll over and impact terrain.
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.