Very heavylanding in farm field after experiencing mechanical issues.  Skids took impact, and tail boom also damaged.  Tail rotor not attached to the helicopter by the time it came to rest.

Date:

24 March, 2011

Make:

Bell

Model:

OH-58

Location:

in a field off N.C. Highway 217, nr Linden

Country:

US-North Carolina

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

US-Army

Link:

http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/9324240/