Summary
On March 29, 2023, a Bell OH-58A (N82851) was involved in an accident near Wade, OK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N82851.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA147
Location
Wade, OK
Event ID
20230331106987
Coordinates
33.847506, -96.119761
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
OH-58A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
OH-58A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PRENTICE WALTER L
Address
3634 PRITCHARD RD
City
BOKCHITO
State / Zip Code
OK 74726-3101
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# CEN23LA147