Dates

Event

Constructed as an OH-23D.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army with s/n 57-3004.

9 November 1981

To San Joaquin Helicopters, Delano, CA with new c/r N46991.

1 March 1983

Certificate of airworthiness for NR46991 (OH-23D, 962) issued.

By 19 February 1987

To unknown owner with c/r N46991.

19 February 1987

Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Coalinga Airport (CLG) Coalinga, CA, United States while cruising. The damage was substantial. The pilot reported that before he began the agricultural aerial application flight he noted that the fuel gauge was inoperative. The pilot completed two flights, returning to the loading area after each flight. After completing the third flight and while returning to the loading area the engine sustained a total power loss...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

30 September 1988

Crashed.
The accident occurred at Mcfarland, CA, United States while taking off. The damage was substantial. Engine lost power after liftoff for aerial application. Operator reported fuel exhaustion. Tail rotor contacted ground first on autorotative forced lndg.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

15 January 1997

To San Joaquin Helicopters, Deland, CA keeping c/r N46991.

1 January 2001

Certificate of airworthiness for NR46991 (OH-23D, 962) issued.

Based at Delano Municipal Airport, Delano, CA.
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15 August 2013

Civil registration, N46991, cancelled.