N288NS — 1970 Bell OH-58A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N288NS appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 70-15288
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- OH-58A
- Year
- 1970
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison T63 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Mbc Leasing Llc — Virden, IL
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain.
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Bell OH-58A).
- Mar 1, 2024registered — Mbc Leasing Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N288NS been in an accident?
- Yes. N288NS appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N288NS?
- N288NS is a 1970 Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 70-15288.
- Who is N288NS registered to?
- N288NS is registered to Mbc Leasing Llc of Virden, IL. Registration status: active.
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