NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N116S and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ERA10CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSarasota, FLThe pilot's delayed remedial action to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.NTSB NYC82DA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNew Paltz, NYWhile cruising at 400 ft AGL, the pilot noticed a decay in the main rotor RPM; however, the engine RPM was reported to have remained constant. The pilot suspected a mechanical failure and elected to make a precautionary landing in an apple orchard. During the…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N116S and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20100509033889ACruise/Level Flight · Sarasota, FLOn may 09, 2010, at 1900 eastern time, a Hiller UH-12A, aircraft, registration N116S, experienced the loss operational control during cruise flight near Sarasota, Florida. The pilot stated that he was distracted and loss control of the aircraft, which…Accident 19820502037979ALevel Off Touchdown · Highland, NYRPM decay, struck a tree and landed hard in a apple orchard. Oil leak between engine and transmission. Oily clutch.