N153SA — 1968 Bell OH-58A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N153SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 68-16711
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- OH-58A
- Year
- 1968
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c10d
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hodges Terry A — West Branch, MI
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the airframe vibration for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the helicopter revealed no anomalies.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Bell OH-58A).
- Sep 5, 2008registered — Hodges Terry A
Frequently asked
- Has N153SA been in an accident?
- Yes. N153SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N153SA?
- N153SA is a 1968 Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 68-16711.
- Who is N153SA registered to?
- N153SA is registered to Hodges Terry A of West Branch, MI. Registration status: active.
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