Hiller UH 12 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1983 to 2020.

16

All Events

9

Incidents

4

Minor

0

Serious

3

Fatal (5 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 17, 2020 Mehama, OR N2297W Fatal (1) destroyed
An in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade due to fatigue cracking and overstress, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent g…

An in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade due to fatigue cracking and overstress, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground impact.

May 27, 2015 Wasco, CA N138HA Fatal (1) substantial An in-flight impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Aug 31, 2010 Kamiah, ID N67264 Fatal (3) substantial
In-flight impact of a passenger's metal clipboard with the helicopter’s tail rotor, which resulted in destruction of the tail rotor and subsequent los…

In-flight impact of a passenger's metal clipboard with the helicopter’s tail rotor, which resulted in destruction of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The original location of the clipboard and how it became free could not be determined.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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