Summary
On September 28, 1989, a Hiller UH-12E (N4028T) was involved in an accident near Hudsonville, MI. 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 FATIGUE FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TENSION-TORSION PINS.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEM09. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4028T.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 28, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEM09
Location
HUDSONVILLE, MI
Event ID
20001213X29313
Coordinates
42.860935, -85.859397
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TENSION-TORSION PINS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WILSON FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 862
Status
Deregistered
City
WALNUT RIDGE
State / Zip Code
AR 72476-0862
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# CHI89DEM09