N38FA — Bell OH-58A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N38FA appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 70-15448
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- OH-58A
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- B & S Air Inc — Lumpkin, GA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and hard landing.
A loss of engine power due to contamination of the helicopter's fuel supply.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Bell OH-58A).
- Apr 22, 2015registered — B & S Air Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N38FA been in an accident?
- Yes. N38FA appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N38FA?
- N38FA is a Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 70-15448.
- Who is N38FA registered to?
- N38FA is registered to B & S Air Inc of Lumpkin, GA. Registration status: active.
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