# N5335V: 1959 Hiller UH-12E, registration cancelled 2017-05-22

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 22, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Hiller UH-12E](https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-uh-12e) (registry code 4360122)
- Engine: [Lycoming VO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-540-series) (registry code 41534)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4H11](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4H11), [TCDS E-304](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-304) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2009
- Year built: 1959
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Multiple
- Airworthiness date: April 2, 1973
- Certificate issued: June 23, 1982
- Last registry action: July 21, 2009
- Mode S code: A6BEAD
- Owner when cancelled: [San Joaquin Helicopters](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAN%20JOAQUIN%20HELICOPTERS)
- Location: [Delano, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Delano)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 35.7795° N, 119.1919° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93215, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5335V
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5335V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5335V-2017-05-22

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Hiller UH-12E: https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-uh-12e.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA109), Feb 15, 1995: Hiller UH-12E (N5335V), Arvin, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The seizure of the transmission due to lack of lubrication from a plugged oil supply line.
- [NTSB LAX79DVA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVA42), Jun 8, 1979: Hiller UH-12E (N5335V), Porterville, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC75AA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA084), May 17, 1975: Hiller Acft UH12-E (N5335V), Maunetuk River, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19950215001829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950215001829A), Feb 15, 1995: Hiller UH12E (N5335V), Arvin, CA, Substantial damage. Starting spray run transmission siezed. Struck trees. Oil supply nozzle was plugged. Prevented lubing gears.
- [Incident 19821009066099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821009066099I), Oct 9, 1982: Hiller STCUH12 (N5335V), Taft, CA, Minor damage. Engine quit on a swath run. Struck tail rotor on landing. Fuel tank empty. Fuel gauge had a 22 per cent error.
- [Accident 19790608012029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790608012029A), Jun 8, 1979: Hiller UH12E (N5335V), Porterville, CA, Substantial damage. Struck wires during spray operation. Sun on dirty windshield a factor.
- [Accident 19750517038599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750517038599A), May 17, 1975: Hiller UH12E (N5335V), Maunetuk River, AK, Substantial damage. Nr 4 piston conrod bolts failed. Believe excessive rpms prev applied.

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