N902LPBELL OH-582021-02-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL OH-58S/N: 71-20374

Summary

On February 22, 2021, a Bell OH-58 (N902LP) was involved in an accident near Greensburg, LA. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N902LP.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 22, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA135
Location
Greensburg, LA
Event ID
20210223102663
Coordinates
30.830033, -90.668565
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
71-20374
Model / ICAO
OH-58

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LIVINGSTON PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE
Address
PO BOX 850
Status
Deregistered
City
LIVINGSTON
State / Zip Code
LA 70754-0850
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA135