N281SP — 1973 Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58A+
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N281SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 73-21912
- Manufacturer
- Garlick Helicopters Inc
- Model
- OH-58A+
- Year
- 1973
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Rolls-royc T63-a-720
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Coastal Air Service Inc — Panama City, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58A+).
- Dec 23, 2011registered — Coastal Air Service Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N281SP been in an accident?
- Yes. N281SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N281SP?
- N281SP is a 1973 Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58A+ (rotorcraft), serial number 73-21912.
- Who is N281SP registered to?
- N281SP is registered to Coastal Air Service Inc of Panama City, FL. Registration status: active.
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