# FAA incident reports: Hiller H-23D A list on [Hiller H-23D](https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-h-23d.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20250406004109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250406004109A.md): Hiller H-23D · Rockledge, FL · Apr 6, 2025 · N48263 · Destroyed > The 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… - [Accident 20000221012719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000221012719A.md): Hiller H23D · Victoria Island · Feb 21, 2000 · N61PC · No damage > (-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… - [Accident 19940223002839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940223002839A.md): Hiller H23D · Seaside, OR · Feb 23, 1994 · N62413 · Destroyed > During hover to attach long line began uncontrolled descent. Lowered collective powered to run landing. Caught skid - [Accident 19900625022739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900625022739A.md): Hiller H23D · Watson, MN · Jun 25, 1990 · N62397 · Substantial damage > Entered field but failed to level off. Hit ground twice and backed into trees. - [Accident 19890720024199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890720024199A.md): Hiller UH12E · Black River Fal, WI · Jul 20, 1989 · N48313 · Destroyed > Throttle broke after pick up of sling load. Failed to jettison. Crash landed on hopper. Throttle worn and frayed. - [Accident 19870805043249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870805043249A.md): Hiller H23D · Brentwood, CA · Aug 5, 1987 · N61PC · Substantial damage > The helicopter impacted the ground during aerial application. - [Accident 19840709030809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840709030809A.md): Hiller H23D · Neelyville, MO · Jul 9, 1984 · N48313 · Destroyed > Reported failure between engine and rotor drive. Rolled on forced landing. Yoke control fractured. No metal fatigue - [Accident 19840626033649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840626033649A.md): Hiller H23D · Deerfield, WI · Jun 26, 1984 · N62362 · Substantial damage > Helicopter hit powerlines during spray run to test spraying equipment. - [Accident 19840312006619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840312006619A.md): Hiller UH12E · Forest Grove, OR · Mar 12, 1984 · N62377 · Substantial damage > Pilot reported engine lost power while hovering to attach long line. Crashed into trees. Engine check out normal. - [Accident 19820802034529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820802034529A.md): Hiller UH12D · Dothan, AL · Aug 2, 1982 · N79SW · Substantial damage > Crash occurred after engine quit due to fuel exhaustion returning from spraying operation. - [Accident 19820423012029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820423012029A.md): Hiller UH12E · Christmas Valle, OR · Apr 23, 1982 · N62377 · Minor damage > Ground man injured when tow line cable caught in helicopter rotors during attempt to refasten tow line. - [Accident 19810610032829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810610032829A.md): Hiller UH12D · Toledo, WA · Jun 10, 1981 · N62377 · Destroyed > Helicopter spun into ground uncontrolably when tail rotor drive system failed. - [Accident 19810417018049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810417018049A.md): Hiller UH12D · Cahokia, IL · Apr 17, 1981 · N2MJ · Substantial damage > Helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed during autorotation landing on airport. - [Accident 19810320011329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810320011329A.md): Hiller UH12E · Miami Beach, FL · Mar 20, 1981 · N62376 · Substantial damage > Severe turbulence over city. Lost altitude. Struck power pole on decidion to autorotate to a street landing. - [Accident 19810308008849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810308008849A.md): Hiller UH12D · Miami, FL · Mar 8, 1981 · N62362 · Substantial damage > Engine rod bolt broke. Caused rod failure. Made hard autorotation landing. Rolled over. - [Accident 19791029039809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791029039809A.md): Hiller UH12L3 · Amanda Park, WA · Oct 29, 1979 · N62377 · Substantial damage > Tail rotor control cable broke during external load hover. Aircraft spun to the right, hit a parked car. - [Accident 19790721015329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790721015329A.md): Hiller UH12D · Minot, ND · Jul 21, 1979 · N62397 · Substantial damage > Engine stopped during takeoff climbout. Made hard autorotation landing. Fuel exhhaustion and dirty fuel. - [Incident 19790531028859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790531028859I.md): Hiller UH12D · Syracuse, NY · May 31, 1979 · N86665 > Landed due to trim problems, replaced trim switch pn 332603. - [Accident 19790501005429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790501005429A.md): Hiller UH12D · Drew, MS · May 1, 1979 · N48313 · Substantial damage > Pilot flew into wire while conducting agricultural operations. - [Accident 19770806023889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770806023889A.md): Hiller H23D · Calipatria, CA · Aug 6, 1977 · N62413 · Substantial damage > Nr 1 cyl con rod failed. Emerg ldg attempted at too low alt in cotton field. - [Accident 19761023036159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761023036159A.md): Hiller H23D · Lake Worth, FL · Oct 23, 1976 · N62401 · Substantial damage > Fuel line contained dirt and water. - [Accident 19760606015509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760606015509A.md): Hiller H23D · Dallas Center, IA · Jun 6, 1976 · N79SW · Destroyed - [Accident 19760315010879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760315010879A.md): Hiller H23D · Miami, FL · Mar 15, 1976 · N62362 · Substantial damage > Sightseeing flt - [Accident 19750911028729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750911028729A.md): Hiller UH12C · Lakewood, IA · Sep 11, 1975 · N79SW · Substantial damage > Plts attn directed to spray boom. - [Accident 19750616015019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750616015019A.md): Hiller H23D · Nevada, IA · Jun 16, 1975 · N79SW · Substantial damage > Spray run abt 5-10FT abv corn. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4360120') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-h-23d/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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