N588MP is a 1972 Bell OH-58A. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Allison T63 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Ulysses, KS. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 1998. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2003. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 54 years old
- 1 of 213 Bell OH-58A
2003
1998
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The pilot of an aerial application helicopter reported that after spraying a field he noticed that he missed a portion of the field. The pilot further reported that he maneuvered at a low altitude to the south end of the field, made a quick right turn to the north, dove into the field at approximately 45 knots, flew into his own vortices, and impacted the terrain.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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