Hiller UH-12B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 22 events recorded from 1983 to 2013.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2013 | Merritt Island, FL | N5072R | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from an overstress failure of a fitting on the fuel supply line and led to an auto…A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from an overstress failure of a fitting on the fuel supply line and led to an autorotation and hard landing. |
| Sep 19, 2012 | Rio Vista, TX | N94735 | Incident | substantial | The catastrophic failure and disintegration of the No. 6 engine piston, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 04, 2012 | Pasco, WA | N93467 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain the helicopter's rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude over a fruit orchard. |
| Jan 25, 2007 | Panama City, PM | N727JR | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 12, 2005 | Thermal, CA | N5311V | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Bradenton, FL | N5304V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor …The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Feb 24, 2001 | Whitesburg, GA | N5307V | Incident | substantial |
The improper emergency procedure performed by the pilot due to his electing to perform a run-on landing resulting in excessive airspeed at touchdown a…The improper emergency procedure performed by the pilot due to his electing to perform a run-on landing resulting in excessive airspeed at touchdown and subsequent roll-over following ground contact with grass. A contributing factor was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection performed last to the helicopter resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Mar 17, 2000 | SANFORD, FL | N5304V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper collective and cyclic control usage during an emergency descent, following the onset of a 1 to 1 vibration for undetermined reaso…The pilot's improper collective and cyclic control usage during an emergency descent, following the onset of a 1 to 1 vibration for undetermined reasons, resulting in the helicopter landing hard and rolling over. |
| Aug 30, 1997 | SLATINGTON, PA | N5303V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. |
| May 08, 1994 | CRYSTAL BEACH, TX | N6417V | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AUTOROTATION TOUCHDOWN, WHICH RSULTED IN THE HARD LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATED FUEL. |
| Oct 15, 1992 | ANAHUAC, TX | N9741M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 1991 | WESTFIELD, MA | N62246 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN A POWER FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| Apr 26, 1990 | SANFORD, FL | N5306V | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. |
| Nov 07, 1987 | NEWNAN, GA | N922TE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 1986 | CAPAC, MI | N48209 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 07, 1986 | FALL RIVER, KS | N5307V | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1985 | DURHAM, CA | N1048P | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 1984 | BUTLER, PA | N17129 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 15, 1984 | ULYSSES, KS | N1021Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1983 | MCCULLOUGH, AL | N67699 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 1983 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | N922TE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 1983 | JEROME, ID | N245C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |