N8178HHILLER UH-12A2023-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HILLER UH-12AS/N: 178

Summary

On August 27, 2023, a Hiller UH-12A (N8178H) was involved in an incident near Mosby, MO. 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: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA383. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8178H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 27, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA383
Location
Mosby, MO
Event ID
20230828192949
Coordinates
39.332508, -94.309648
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
178
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
UH-12AUH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
UH-12A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROTOR WING NUTS LLC
Address
11706 CENTRAL ST
City
KANSAS CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64114-5534
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# CEN23LA383