Has N543SD been in an accident?

Yes. N543SD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N543SD?

N543SD is a Bell OH-58C (rotorcraft), serial number 70-15543.

N543SD — Bell OH-58C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N543SD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 70-15543
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: OH-58C
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA258May 21, 2016Waitsburg, WANo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Bell OH-58C).

Oct 6, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N543SD been in an accident?: Yes. N543SD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N543SD?: N543SD is a Bell OH-58C (rotorcraft), serial number 70-15543.

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