No fatalities
22 Feb 2021: BELL OH-58 C — LIVINGSTON PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE — Greensburg, LA
On 22 Feb 2021, a BELL OH-58 C operated by LIVINGSTON PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE was involved in an aviation accident near Greensburg, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedLateral/bank control — Not attained/maintained