N9762CHILLER UH-12E 1989-11-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HILLER UH-12E S/N: 2159

Summary

On November 29, 1989, a Hiller UH-12E (N9762C) was involved in an incident near Raymond, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE IMPELLER. THE HELICOPTER WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF A ROLL-OVER ON UNEVEN TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9762C.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 29, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA90LA025
Location
RAYMOND, WA
Event ID
20001213X29891
Coordinates
46.640922, -123.629486
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE IMPELLER. THE HELICOPTER WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF A ROLL-OVER ON UNEVEN TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
2159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
UH-12E UH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
UH-12E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FORT WOLTERS HELICOPTERS
Address
517 GRANT RD
City
MINERAL WELLS
State / Zip Code
TX 76067-8826
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# SEA90LA025