N10009 — 1979 Texas Helicopter Corp OH-13H/M74A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
N10009 appears in 3 NTSB accident records (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 79-032
- Manufacturer
- Texas Helicopter Corp
- Model
- OH-13H/M74A
- Year
- 1979
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Vo-435 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hendrickson Flying Service Inc — Rochelle, IL
Accident & incident history
Failure of the truck driver to ensure that he had adequate clearance to pass under the helicopter and the failure of the loader to park in a safer area for reloading operations.
The pilot's diverted attention during an agricultural application maneuver, which resulted in the helicopter impacting a corn field.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate skid clearance from the helicopter cart during landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Texas Helicopter Corp OH-13H/M74A).
- Feb 11, 2010registered — Hendrickson Flying Service Inc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N10009 was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1979 Texas Helicopter Corp OH-13H/M74A above.
- until Apr 25, 1974Cessna 150L (s/n 15074751)
- until Jan 26, 1960Beech AT-11 (s/n 43-10438)
- until Apr 17, 1938Fairchild KR-31 (s/n 234)
Frequently asked
- Has N10009 been in an accident?
- Yes. N10009 appears in 3 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N10009?
- N10009 is a 1979 Texas Helicopter Corp OH-13H/M74A (rotorcraft), serial number 79-032.
- Who is N10009 registered to?
- N10009 is registered to Hendrickson Flying Service Inc of Rochelle, IL. Registration status: active.
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