N5594NHILLER UH-12E 1989-05-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

HILLER UH-12E S/N: 1453

Summary

On May 13, 1989, a Hiller UH-12E (N5594N) was involved in an accident near Mack, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A SWATH RUN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89DTM02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5594N.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 13, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89DTM02
Location
MACK, CO
Event ID
20001213X28284
Coordinates
39.219779, -108.870918
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A SWATH RUN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
1453
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
UH-12E UH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# DEN89DTM02