N117HAHILLER UH-12-E 1990-08-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

HILLER UH-12-E S/N: HA3017

Summary

On August 09, 1990, a Hiller UH-12-E (N117HA) was involved in an accident near Los Banos, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A LOOKOUT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS ALONG HIS SWATH RUN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVA08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N117HA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 9, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVA08
Location
LOS BANOS, CA
Event ID
20001212X24026
Coordinates
37.070098, -120.840034
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A LOOKOUT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS ALONG HIS SWATH RUN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
HA3017
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
UH-12-E UH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PATTERSON FLYING SERVICE
Address
PO BOX 692
Status
Deregistered
City
PATTERSON
State / Zip Code
CA 95363
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# LAX90DVA08