BELL OH-58A
Estacada, OR — November 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | November 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA036 |
| Event ID | 20231115193390 |
| Location | Estacada, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.26591, -122.35522 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | OH-58A |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 133 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.
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.