N1045C

Substantial
Minor

BELL OH-58S/N: 71-20527

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 27, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA169
Location
Pottsboro, TX
Event ID
20210329102827
Coordinates
33.755615, -96.673141
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
71-20527
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
OH-58
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
OH-58

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REYNOLDS DARRYL G
Address
981 VZ COUNTY ROAD 3411
City
WILLS POINT
State / Zip Code
TX 75169-7595
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# CEN21LA169