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N9278Z

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1965 Hiller UH-12E · Lycoming VO-540 series

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Cancelled: November 24, 2014
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 1819
Year built: 1965
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: March 5, 1976
Certificate issued: December 15, 1980
Last registry action: March 30, 1991
Mode S code: ACDBB3
Owner when cancelled: Valley Sprayer Duster Service Inc
Location: Sun City, AZ
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelHiller UH-12ETCDS 4H11 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming VO-540 seriesTCDS E-304 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N9278Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX84LA494Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYuma, AZThe pilot stated that he was carrying a load of pesticide for application on a broccoli field. The aircraft was in level flight, approximately 4 to 8 feet AGL when it became uncontrollable and impacted the ground. The aircraft was consumed by a post crash…Sep 25, 1984 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DUJ91Accident · No injuriesClosedSommerton, AZJul 31, 1980 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUJ80Accident · No injuriesClosedSomerton, AZMay 11, 1976 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N9278Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19840925074369ALow Level Operations · Yuma, AZLost control during spraying. Control rotor blade spar tube failed. Corrosion found. Service bulletin not performedSep 25, 1984 · Destroyed Accident 19800731037359ALow Level Operations · Sommerton, AZDirectional control was lost during spray run. Helicopter crashed in same field. Rudder cable found separated.Jul 31, 1980 · Substantial damage Accident 19760511022609AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Somerton, AZSpraying weeds.May 11, 1976 · Substantial damage