N902SFBELL OH-58A2021-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL OH-58AS/N: 70-15406

Summary

On November 09, 2021, a Bell OH-58A (N902SF) was involved in an incident near Holtville, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control after becoming spatially disoriented when the helicopter entered low-level haze/fog.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N902SF.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA032
Location
Holtville, CA
Event ID
20211110104233
Coordinates
32.660000, -115.660000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control after becoming spatially disoriented when the helicopter entered low-level haze/fog.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
70-15406
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
OH-58A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1617
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# WPR22LA032