Has N9287U been in an accident?

Yes. N9287U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N9287U?

N9287U is a 1971 Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 71-20428.

N9287U — 1971 Bell OH-58A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N9287U 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 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 71-20428
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: OH-58A
Year: 1971
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison T63 Series
Registration: Deregistered

View the FAA registry record for N9287U →

Accident & incident history

WPR22LA140Apr 1, 2022Merced, CAMinor
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike and ground impact.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Bell OH-58A).

Oct 7, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N9287U been in an accident?: Yes. N9287U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N9287U?: N9287U is a 1971 Bell OH-58A (rotorcraft), serial number 71-20428.

The full N9287U report

$12 $29 launch pricing

Full NTSB investigation narratives for all 1 record — the complete text, not just the cause line
Pre-buy question list generated from this aircraft’s actual records
Complete registration & deregistration timeline, print-ready

Get the full report — $12

Instant access · no account · permanent link