N4026GHILLER 12E 1989-10-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

HILLER 12E S/N: 5049

Summary

On October 16, 1989, a Hiller 12E (N4026G) was involved in an accident near Huron, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE BEFORE DEPARTING ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT AND MISJUDGED THE FLARE DURING THE ENSUING AUTOROTATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE OIL STARVATION AND TOTAL FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVA01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4026G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 16, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90DVA01
Location
HURON, CA
Event ID
20001213X29622
Coordinates
36.200954, -120.089714
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE BEFORE DEPARTING ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT AND MISJUDGED THE FLARE DURING THE ENSUING AUTOROTATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE OIL STARVATION AND TOTAL FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
5049
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
12E UH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPENCER RUSSELL W
Address
27500 PHELPS AVE # A
Status
Deregistered
City
COALINGA
State / Zip Code
CA 93210-9659
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# LAX90DVA01