Bell OH-58 accident near Do, February 2, 2009
On February 2, 2009 at about 5:45 pm local time, a Bell OH-58 (helicopter), registered HI855, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 2, 2009 · about 5:45 pm local time
- Place
- , Dominican Republic
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell OH-58 · all OH-58s on the register
- Registration
- HI855 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 2, 2009, about 1745 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a single-engine Bell helicopter, registration HI-855, impacted terrain after a loss of engine power, while do agricultural application work in the southwest section of Dominican Republic. The pilot and one additional crewmember were not injured. The airplane operated by Kellisa II, SA. The accident investigation is under the control and jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Any further information may be obtained from: Presidencia de la Republica Dominicana Secretaria Administrativa de la Presidencia Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Edificio de Oficinas Gubernamentales Avenida Mexico Esq. Dr. Delgado Bloque "A", Segundo Piso Apartado Postal 1180 Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Dominican Republic.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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