# FAA incident reports: Hiller UH-12A

A list on [Hiller UH-12A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-uh-12a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20230827019679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230827019679A.md): Hiller UH-12A · Mosby, MO · Aug 27, 2023 · N8178H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to maintain altitude during hover taxi and the tail boom struck the ground.
- [Accident 20170911019259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170911019259A.md): Hiller UH-12A · Griffith, IN · Sep 11, 2017 · N2686 · Substantial damage
  > While performing flight instruction in N2686, the PIC lost directional control of the aircraft. This loss of control resulted in damage to the helicopter tail boom and tail rotor blade. No injuries to aircraft occupants or persons on the ground. No damage to…
- [Accident 20130629011939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130629011939A.md): Hiller UH-12A · Florence, AL · Jun 29, 2013 · N6331D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was operating helicopter to load it on a tow trailer. Witness stated the helicopter was about to touchdown on the trailer surface, it began a slow drift backwards. As the aircraft drifted backwards, the nose started to climb and the tail dropped making…
- [Accident 20100509033889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100509033889A.md): Hiller UH-12A · Sarasota, FL · May 9, 2010 · N116S · Substantial damage
  > On may 09, 2010, at 1900 eastern time, a Hiller UH-12A, aircraft, registration N116S, experienced the loss operational control during cruise flight near Sarasota, Florida. The pilot stated that he was distracted and loss control of the aircraft, which…
- [Accident 20070224002219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070224002219A.md): Hiller UH12A · Bethlehen, GA · Feb 24, 2007 · N8180H · Substantial damage · 2 fatal
  > (-23) On 02/24/2007, N8180H, helicopter, Hiller-UH12-1, with 2 pilots on board, was performing hovering maneuvers in a heavily wooded area. PIC experienced loss of power and initiated autorotation into woods. Aircraft crashed, 1 pilot died on impact, the…
- [Accident 19990911026809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990911026809A.md): Hiller UH12A · Satartia, MS · Sep 11, 1999 · N212W · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On September 11, 1999, at 1800 central daylight time, a Hiller UH-12A helicopter, N212W, collided with the ground while on approach to land, in Satartia, Mississippi. The helicopter was operated by the commercial pilot under the provisions of title 14…
- [Accident 19950916029899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950916029899A.md): Hiller UH12A · Bonners Ferry, ID · Sep 16, 1995 · N8180H · Substantial damage
  > Hard autorotation landing. Skid collapsed. Rotors chopped tailboom CFI misjudged flare height. Late on collective.
- [Accident 19880820034309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880820034309A.md): Hiller UH12A · Paducah, KY · Aug 20, 1988 · N4828E · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit on climbout. Autorotated into trees. Found 50 percent water in fuel. Engine accessory case damaged.
- [Accident 19850615025469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850615025469A.md): Hiller UH12A · Warm Springs, OR · Jun 15, 1985 · N4732C · Substantial damage
  > Mechanic failed to safety wire the nut on bottom of fuel strainer bowl. Nut backed off, let air in. Engine quit.
- [Incident 19850214007449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850214007449I.md): Hiller UH12A · San Diego, CA · Feb 14, 1985 · N8107H
  > Cyclic control vibration damper part fell off aircraft. Break occurred at bottom of damper arm above attach point.
- [Accident 19831216061399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831216061399A.md): Hiller UH12A · Van Nuys, CA · Dec 16, 1983 · N8108H · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit due to water in fuel. Made hard autorotation landing on a roof. Fuel cap gaskets leaked water into fuel
- [Incident 19830330036259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830330036259I.md): Hiller UH12A · Hayward, CA · Mar 30, 1983 · N57U · Minor damage
  > Main rotor blade nicked the small diameter tailrotor drive shaft during touchdown.
- [Incident 19830308016429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830308016429I.md): Hiller UH12A · Porterville, CA · Mar 8, 1983 · N8180H · Minor damage
  > Lack recent experience,had difficulty landing helicopter. Main rotors flexed down and severed tail rotor drive.
- [Accident 19820502037979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820502037979A.md): Hiller UH12A · Highland, NY · May 2, 1982 · N116S · Substantial damage
  > RPM decay, struck a tree and landed hard in a apple orchard. Oil leak between engine and transmission. Oily clutch.
- [Accident 19781008031179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781008031179A.md): Hiller UH12A · Muskegon, MI · Oct 8, 1978 · N330M · Substantial damage
  > Wind gusts to 40K.
- [Accident 19770906039379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770906039379A.md): Hiller UH12A · NJ · Sep 6, 1977 · N2686 · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770529016599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770529016599A.md): Hiller UH12C · Albany, OR · May 29, 1977 · N8108H · Destroyed
  > Flying upriver 40-50FT AGL.struck elect transmission wire,fell into river.
- [Accident 19751216039439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751216039439A.md): Hiller UH12C · San Diego, CA · Dec 16, 1975 · N57U · Substantial damage
  > Clutch failed.
- [Accident 19751213039769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751213039769A.md): Hiller UH12A · Ada, OK · Dec 13, 1975 · N8117H · Substantial damage
  > Plt attmptd take off from shopping center. Not heli rated.
- [Accident 19750927040969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750927040969A.md): Hiller UH12A · Nome, AK · Sep 27, 1975 · N10172 · Substantial damage
  > Lnd in soft tundra. Fuel dip stick inaccurate.
- [Accident 19750920038669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750920038669A.md): Hiller UH12A · Brownsville, OR · Sep 20, 1975 · N8108H · Destroyed
  > Clutch pucks charred,clutch drum discolored fm overheat.t/d on rear of skid,m/r struck tailboom.
- [Accident 19740501013629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740501013629A.md): Hiller UH12A · Springfield, IL · May 1, 1974 · N7636B · Substantial damage
  > Not rotorcraft rated. Adjusted blade trim tab improperly. Struck tail on expedited ldg.m/r hit tail.
- [Accident 19740330007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740330007869A.md): Hiller UH12A · Gouldbusk, TX · Mar 30, 1974 · N8145H · Substantial damage
  > Plt returng to ranch at lo alt followng coyote hunt-lost pwr drg pull up ovr pwr lines.
- [Accident 19730912029749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730912029749A.md): Hiller UH12C · St Thomas, Puerto Rico · Sep 12, 1973 · N8151H · Substantial damage
  > Drg atmpt hold short of rwy abt 12 AGL as fwd movement began to stop lost rotor and eng RPM.
- [Accident 19730722027359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730722027359A.md): Hiller UH12A · Springtown, TX · Jul 22, 1973 · N8145H · Substantial damage
  > Piece of cotter pin lodged in pump housing,sheared drive shaft. Lnd on sloping plowed fld. Hit stump

## 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 ('4360104')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-uh-12a/incidents

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