N176SJ — 1970 Bell OH-58A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N176SJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 70-15556
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- OH-58A
- Year
- 1970
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison T63 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical — Ulysses, KS
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the aerial application flight, which resulted in collision with the power line and subsequent impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Bell OH-58A).
- Apr 23, 2020registered — Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical
Frequently asked
- Has N176SJ been in an accident?
- Yes. N176SJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N176SJ?
- N176SJ is a 1970 Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 70-15556.
- Who is N176SJ registered to?
- N176SJ is registered to Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical of Ulysses, KS. Registration status: active.
- Has N176SJ been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N176SJ (CEN21LA225) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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