N94515

Substantial
None

HILLER UH-12D S/N: 1172

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 2, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA205
Location
SAVOY, IL
Event ID
20001212X17490
Coordinates
40.059837, -88.250869
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TAIL ROTOR CLEARANCE FROM THE GROUND. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN HELICOPTERS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
1172
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
UH-12D UH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
UH-12D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HILLER AIRCRAFT CORP
Address
925 M ST
City
FIREBAUGH
State / Zip Code
CA 93622-2234
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI91LA205