N169HAHILLER UH-12E 1989-04-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HILLER UH-12E S/N: HA 3069

Summary

On April 26, 1989, a Hiller UH-12E (N169HA) was involved in an accident near Salinas, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE SEPARATION OF THE TORSION COUPLING IN THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89DVM02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N169HA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 26, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DVM02
Location
SALINAS, CA
Event ID
20001213X28107
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SEPARATION OF THE TORSION COUPLING IN THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
HA 3069
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
UH-12E UH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HELICAIR AG INCORPORATED
Address
37 MORTENSEN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SALINAS
State / Zip Code
CA 93905-3323
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# LAX89DVM02