N707EEBELL OH-58A2025-08-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL OH-58AS/N: 72-21159

Summary

On August 23, 2025, a Bell OH-58A (N707EE) was involved in an accident near Caseville, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The front seat passenger’s inadvertent movement of the cyclic control resulting in a dynamic rollover after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to leave the dual flight controls installed with a non-pilot passenger in the front seat.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA337. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N707EE.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 23, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA337
Location
Caseville, MI
Event ID
20250823200844
Coordinates
43.930752, -83.273537
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The front seat passenger’s inadvertent movement of the cyclic control resulting in a dynamic rollover after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to leave the dual flight controls installed with a non-pilot passenger in the front seat.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
72-21159
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
OH-58A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
OH-58A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ENGLER ERIC M DBA
Address
7668 CASS CITY RD
City
CASS CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 48726-9797
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# CEN25LA337