- Manufacturer (registry)
- HILLER
- Model
- OH-23B
- Registry code
- 4360109
- Registered
- 6 aircraft
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 63 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDS6H2
- Holder
- Siam Hiller Holdings Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 19
| 1943 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 6
N17129Dreyer Elwain C · Cardington, OHN57893Loudon Ross W Trustee · Reno, NVN6055Swicord Steven E · Florala, ALN6057Ender Ray L · San Marcos, TXN67699Goerig Patrick M · Branchville, NJN68364Kessler Frank J Jr · Gallatin, TN
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4360109')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4360109')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 7
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN17LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller OH 23B · Tynan, TXThe student pilot's delayed and improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the tail rotor striking terrain.NTSB ERA15CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller OH 23B · Leesburg, VAA loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in gusting crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing was the delayed remedial action of the flight instructor.NTSB FTW89LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller OH-23B · Wichita Falls, TXThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat during flight and his improper flare during an autorotative landing. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, a tailwind during the landing, and…NTSB NYC85FGM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Butler, PAAfter training at mcville arpt for about 1HR & 15MIN the plt decided to purchase fuel, taxied to the fuel pumps & discovered that the operator was not there. The CFI EST that there was sufficient fuel to fly to Butler county arpt, aprx 18 miles away. During…NTSB ATL84LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Mccullough, ALThe acft crashed in a cotton field after maneuvering at low alt to check the crop. The pilot said he was at an alt of 4 or 5 ft and forward flt was below transitional lift speed. The rotor RPM began to reduce and also there was a drop in engine RPM. The pilot…NTSB IAD78FID21Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft UH-12B · Roanoke, VANTSB UNK73X0110Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft UH-12B · Gothenburg, SW
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('4360109')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('4360109')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 11
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20161210024699AHiller OH-23B · Tynan, TXDuring first solo flight, pilot attempted to practice auto-rotation and flared to low. Tail boom contacted ground and broke away. Aircraft rolled onto side and post fire destroyed aircraft.Accident 20141124023609AHiller OH-23B · Leesburg, VAN6057, a Hiller UH-12C was purchased in June 2014 by vertically challenged, LLC. [privacy data omitted], The student at the time of accident is the co-owner. Prior to the accident, maintenance was performed at east coast helicopter, inc. the 100 hr and annual…Incident 19980711027499IN6055 · Friendswood, TXPilot was practicing solo touchdown autorations and hit hard on tail stinger. Tail stinger bent and allowed impact damage to one tail rotor blade, including the loss of the end cap on that tail rotor blade. The pilot picked the aircraft up to a hover and the…Incident 19910630033459IHiller UH12B · Lockhart, TXLow flare during autorotation practice resulted in tail rotor contacting ground.Incident 19900606018939IHiller H23B · East Wenatchee, WAHelicopter being used to dry cherries in orchard. Pilot allowed RPM to decay. Rotor blades struck cherry trees.Accident 19890121001039AHiller UH12B · Wichita Falls, TXEngine quit 15 minutes after departure. Made hard autorotation landing. Had carb heat one quarter on.Incident 19850620038739IHiller UH12B · Fairbanks, AKRPM dropped after takeoff over powerlines. Hard landing during autorotation. Pilot counseled on operating limits.Accident 19841115062119AHiller H23B · Butler, PANo fuel at practice airport. Elected to return to home base upwind. Ran out of fuel a mile short. Landed in trees.Accident 19831001052949AHiller UH12B · Mccullough, ALEngine lost power while helicopter was in slow flight 5 feet AGL. Rotor RPM decayed. Crash landed. Carburetor ice.Accident 19780817023609AHiller UH12C · Roanoke, VAFuel leakage. Loose b nut,supply side eng driven fuel pump. Boost pnot used. Annual insp same dayAccident 19730413042699AHiller UH12C · Gothenburg1St flt aft transport & maint. Lost RPM in 30FT hover,lndd in river. Reported by swedish govt.
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('4360109')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('4360109')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.