Summary
On July 19, 2024, a Bell OH-58A (N176SA) was involved in an incident near Hegins, PA. 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 inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in the helicopter striking a wire hazard during an aerial application flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA314. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N176SA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in the helicopter striking a wire hazard during an aerial application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA314