N6006KHILLER UH12-ET2025-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HILLER UH12-ETS/N: HA3083

Summary

On March 25, 2025, a Hiller UH12-ET (N6006K) was involved in an incident near Ruston, LA. 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 improper fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6006K.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA143
Location
Ruston, LA
Event ID
20250401199948
Coordinates
32.657601, -92.623126
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 improper fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
HA3083
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
UH12-ETUH12
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
UH-12E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUMMIT HELICOPTERS
Address
PO BOX 909
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
VA 24153-0909
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# CEN25LA143