N552DR

Substantial
None

HILLER UH12CS/N: 562261

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA124
Location
Lafayette, IN
Event ID
20210208102612
Coordinates
40.318149, -86.861809
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter shortly after liftoff into a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left landing skid contacted the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
562261
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
UH12CUH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
UH-12C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MUSSCHE ROGER H
Address
2330 E 700 S
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47909-9327
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# CEN21LA124