N48LA — 1970 Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58A+
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N48LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 70-15130
- Manufacturer
- Garlick Helicopters Inc
- Model
- OH-58A+
- Year
- 1970
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Ama/expr Unknown Eng
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- B & S Air Inc — Lumpkin, GA
Accident & incident history
Inadequate maintenance inspections of the main rotor blade inertia screw holes, which resulted in a main rotor blade failure due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the main rotor blades.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58A+).
- Oct 11, 2018registered — B & S Air Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N48LA been in an accident?
- Yes. N48LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N48LA?
- N48LA is a 1970 Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58A+ (rotorcraft), serial number 70-15130.
- Who is N48LA registered to?
- N48LA is registered to B & S Air Inc of Lumpkin, GA. Registration status: active.
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