Hiller H-23D

FAA incident reports · 25

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4360120')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Accident 20250406004109AHiller H-23D · Rockledge, FLThe rotorcraft had departed from merritt island airport (kcoi) enroute to the [privacy data omitted] in lakeland, FL. Approximately 2.6 miles west of runway 29 at kcoi, the helicopter experienced a power loss, causing it to descend vertically in a spinning…Apr 6, 2025 · N48263 · DestroyedAccident 20000221012719AHiller H23D · Victoria Island(-23) Pilot reports, as substantiated by written statement, that he was performing an aerial reconnaisance of a crop of asparagus. Weather was clear & sunny. Pilot stated that he knew of the presence of the telephone wires, but became distracted by the…Feb 21, 2000 · N61PC · No damageAccident 19940223002839AHiller H23D · Seaside, ORDuring hover to attach long line began uncontrolled descent. Lowered collective powered to run landing. Caught skidFeb 23, 1994 · N62413 · DestroyedAccident 19900625022739AHiller H23D · Watson, MNEntered field but failed to level off. Hit ground twice and backed into trees.Jun 25, 1990 · N62397 · Substantial damageAccident 19890720024199AHiller UH12E · Black River Fal, WIThrottle broke after pick up of sling load. Failed to jettison. Crash landed on hopper. Throttle worn and frayed.Jul 20, 1989 · N48313 · DestroyedAccident 19870805043249AHiller H23D · Brentwood, CAThe helicopter impacted the ground during aerial application.Aug 5, 1987 · N61PC · Substantial damageAccident 19840709030809AHiller H23D · Neelyville, MOReported failure between engine and rotor drive. Rolled on forced landing. Yoke control fractured. No metal fatigueJul 9, 1984 · N48313 · DestroyedAccident 19840626033649AHiller H23D · Deerfield, WIHelicopter hit powerlines during spray run to test spraying equipment.Jun 26, 1984 · N62362 · Substantial damageAccident 19840312006619AHiller UH12E · Forest Grove, ORPilot reported engine lost power while hovering to attach long line. Crashed into trees. Engine check out normal.Mar 12, 1984 · N62377 · Substantial damageAccident 19820802034529AHiller UH12D · Dothan, ALCrash occurred after engine quit due to fuel exhaustion returning from spraying operation.Aug 2, 1982 · N79SW · Substantial damageAccident 19820423012029AHiller UH12E · Christmas Valle, ORGround man injured when tow line cable caught in helicopter rotors during attempt to refasten tow line.Apr 23, 1982 · N62377 · Minor damageAccident 19810610032829AHiller UH12D · Toledo, WAHelicopter spun into ground uncontrolably when tail rotor drive system failed.Jun 10, 1981 · N62377 · DestroyedAccident 19810417018049AHiller UH12D · Cahokia, ILHelicopter ran out of fuel and crashed during autorotation landing on airport.Apr 17, 1981 · N2MJ · Substantial damageAccident 19810320011329AHiller UH12E · Miami Beach, FLSevere turbulence over city. Lost altitude. Struck power pole on decidion to autorotate to a street landing.Mar 20, 1981 · N62376 · Substantial damageAccident 19810308008849AHiller UH12D · Miami, FLEngine rod bolt broke. Caused rod failure. Made hard autorotation landing. Rolled over.Mar 8, 1981 · N62362 · Substantial damageAccident 19791029039809AHiller UH12L3 · Amanda Park, WATail rotor control cable broke during external load hover. Aircraft spun to the right, hit a parked car.Oct 29, 1979 · N62377 · Substantial damageAccident 19790721015329AHiller UH12D · Minot, NDEngine stopped during takeoff climbout. Made hard autorotation landing. Fuel exhhaustion and dirty fuel.Jul 21, 1979 · N62397 · Substantial damageIncident 19790531028859IHiller UH12D · Syracuse, NYLanded due to trim problems, replaced trim switch pn 332603.May 31, 1979 · N86665Accident 19790501005429AHiller UH12D · Drew, MSPilot flew into wire while conducting agricultural operations.May 1, 1979 · N48313 · Substantial damageAccident 19770806023889AHiller H23D · Calipatria, CANr 1 cyl con rod failed. Emerg ldg attempted at too low alt in cotton field.Aug 6, 1977 · N62413 · Substantial damageAccident 19761023036159AHiller H23D · Lake Worth, FLFuel line contained dirt and water.Oct 23, 1976 · N62401 · Substantial damageAccident 19760606015509AHiller H23D · Dallas Center, IAJun 6, 1976 · N79SW · DestroyedAccident 19760315010879AHiller H23D · Miami, FLSightseeing fltMar 15, 1976 · N62362 · Substantial damageAccident 19750911028729AHiller UH12C · Lakewood, IAPlts attn directed to spray boom.Sep 11, 1975 · N79SW · Substantial damageAccident 19750616015019AHiller H23D · Nevada, IASpray run abt 5-10FT abv corn.Jun 16, 1975 · N79SW · Substantial damage
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