Has N176SA been in an accident?

Yes. N176SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.

What kind of aircraft is N176SA?

N176SA is a 2011 Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 71-20850.

N176SA — 2011 Bell OH-58A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N176SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 71-20850
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: OH-58A
Year: 2011
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Rolls-royc T63-a-720
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA24LA314Jul 19, 2024Hegins, PANo injuries
The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in the helicopter striking a wire hazard during an aerial application flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 Bell OH-58A).

Nov 13, 2024deregistered — Bank Of Utah Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N176SA been in an accident?: Yes. N176SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
What kind of aircraft is N176SA?: N176SA is a 2011 Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 71-20850.

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