N1045C — 1972 Bell OH-58
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N1045C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 71-20527
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- OH-58
- Year
- 1972
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison T63-a-700
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Reynolds Darryl G — Wills Point, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter when it encountered an unanticipated wind allowing it to drift into a fence and subsequently roll over and impact terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Bell OH-58).
- Jun 16, 2021registered — Reynolds Darryl G
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N1045C was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1972 Bell OH-58 above.
- until Jul 14, 1999Leonard Anthony C BUCCANEER II (s/n B2B-K172)
- until Jun 11, 1993Cessna 208B (s/n 208B0342)
Frequently asked
- Has N1045C been in an accident?
- Yes. N1045C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N1045C?
- N1045C is a 1972 Bell OH-58 (rotorcraft), serial number 71-20527.
- Who is N1045C registered to?
- N1045C is registered to Reynolds Darryl G of Wills Point, TX. Registration status: active.
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