# FAA incident reports: Hiller UH-12B

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

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

- [Accident 20130206001079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130206001079A.md): Hiller UH-12B · Meritt Island, FL · Feb 6, 2013 · N5072R · Substantial damage
  > On 02/06/2013 the pilot of a Hiller UH-12B registration N5072R, was performing air tour rides for Florida biplanes,inc, at Merritt Island Airport (kcoi). The first 5 flights were uneventful but on the 6th flight the helicopter lost power on climbout and was…
- [Accident 20120919023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120919023599A.md): Hiller UH-12B · Blum, TX · Sep 19, 2012 · N94735 · Substantial damage
  > On September 19, 2012, at approximately 0955 CST, a Hiller UH-12B helicopter, N94735, experienced a loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude near rio vista, TX. The student pilot was on a survey flight looking at cattle and fences. The pilot…
- [Accident 20120604011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120604011459A.md): Hiller UH-12B · Pasco, WA · Jun 4, 2012 · N93467 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was maneuvering while drying cherries at low altitude, experienced a low RPM condition and put aircraft down into field impacting cherry trees.
- [Accident 20050312010179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050312010179A.md): Hiller UH12B · Thermal, CA · Mar 12, 2005 · N5311V · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The pilot, flying his Hiller UH-12B helicopter, was performing touch and go takeoffs and landings at jacqueline cochran regional airport in Thermal, California. During his second landing the aircraft lost power and landed hard. The aircraft sustained…
- [Accident 20040222031169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040222031169A.md): Hiller UH12B · Bradenton, FL · Feb 22, 2004 · N5304V · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On February 22, 2004, at 1140 EDT, a Hiller UH-12B, registered to danny bals, engine quit due to fuel depletion and auto rotated into panther park, Bradenton, Florida. On landing the pilot lost control and the helicopter flipped on its side. The pilot…
- [Accident 20010224003379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010224003379A.md): Hiller UH12B · Whitesburg, GA · Feb 24, 2001 · N5307V · No damage
  > (-23) On final approach to the proposed landing site, N5307V, the Hiller UH-12B lost power and engine quit. Fuel starvation of the main boost pump did not provide sufficient fuel pressure to maintain desired power.
- [Accident 20000317013279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000317013279A.md): Hiller UH12B · Orlando, FL · Mar 17, 2000 · N5304V · No damage
  > (-23)Pilot said extreme vibration caused him to lose control of his helicopter, resulting in hard landing. The heli hit t/r first then slid approx 100 ft. then rolled onto its right side. There were no indications of rotor failure prior to impact. The left…
- [Incident 19970705016759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970705016759I.md): Hiller UH12B · Tres Pinos, CA · Jul 5, 1997 · N94525 · Minor damage
  > Walking away rotors winding down. Another chopper landing. Rotor was caused rotors to cone and strike tailboom.
- [Accident 19940507010289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940507010289A.md): Hiller UH12B · Crystal Beach, TX · May 7, 1994 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > Lost power on climbout. Turned downwind then into wind. Lost rotor RPM. Impacted. Rolled. Water in fuel.
- [Accident 19940416007929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940416007929A.md): Hiller UH12B · Alvin, TX · Apr 16, 1994 · N41319 · Substantial damage
  > Allowed rotor speed to decay on climbout. Landed hard. Rotors chopped tailboom. Skids damaged.
- [Incident 19920121004619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920121004619I.md): Hiller UH12B · Dallas, TX · Jan 21, 1992 · N94525 · Minor damage
  > Pilot practicing autorotations. Aircraft seemed to sink more than previously. Tail rotor hit ground.
- [Accident 19910727030319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910727030319A.md): Hiller UH12B · Westfield, MA · Jul 27, 1991 · N62246 · Substantial damage
  > Off course,landed for position. Departed minimum fuel and ran out of fuel. Landed in cemetery on a headstone.
- [Accident 19900426011809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900426011809A.md): Hiller UH12B · Sanford, FL · Apr 26, 1990 · N5306V · Substantial damage
  > Student lost control shortly after lift off,descended,hit ground and rolled over. Blamed engine. No defects found.
- [Accident 19871107067439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871107067439A.md): Hiller UH12B · Newnan, GA · Nov 7, 1987 · N922TE · Substantial damage
  > PIC lost tail rotor control on approach. Initiated autorotation but plane rolled over on impact. Gear box separated.
- [Accident 19861129069389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861129069389A.md): Hiller UH12B · Capac, MI · Nov 29, 1986 · N48209 · Substantial damage
  > Severe vibration and loss of rotor RPM. Made emergency power on run landing. Rotor blade drag strut had failed.
- [Accident 19860608022059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860608022059A.md): Hiller UH12B · Rathdrum, ID · Jun 8, 1986 · N41319 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft was damaged and occupants injured during a hard emergency landing. Engine failed from fuel exhaustion.
- [Accident 19860407012159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860407012159A.md): Hiller UH12B · Fall River, KS · Apr 7, 1986 · N5307V · Destroyed
  > Struck trees trying to land in a open field. Student allowed rotor RPM to decay and descended into trees.
- [Accident 19830708034559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830708034559A.md): Hiller UH12B · Huntsville, AL · Jul 8, 1983 · N922TE · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter crashed during autorotation after engine quit from fuel exhaustion.
- [Accident 19830623042019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830623042019A.md): Hiller UH12B · Jerome, ID · Jun 23, 1983 · N245C · Destroyed
  > Power loss returning to base. Made hard downwind autorotation landing. Engine fire consumed helicopter.
- [Accident 19820902043949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820902043949A.md): Hiller UH12B · Detroit, MI · Sep 2, 1982 · N48209 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost control of helicopter attempting a crosswind landing in gusty wind. Tail rotor hit ground.
- [Accident 19811116073989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811116073989A.md): Hiller UH12C · Logan, UT · Nov 16, 1981 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter crashed after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion.
- [Accident 19810822050919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810822050919A.md): Hiller UH12B · Las Vegas, NV · Aug 22, 1981 · N94525 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged landing. Made hard landing and tail boom failed.
- [Accident 19810227008909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810227008909A.md): Hiller UH12B · Jamestown, NY · Feb 27, 1981 · N90803 · Substantial damage
  > Lost directional control & misused throttle during hover. Helicopter struck power pole.
- [Accident 19801225083009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801225083009A.md): Hiller UH12B · Rialto, CA · Dec 25, 1980 · N94731 · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit, rolled over on emergency landing. Found fuel level low, below fuel line pickup.
- [Incident 19800805081339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800805081339I.md): Hiller UH12B · New Orleans, LA · Aug 5, 1980 · N5306V
  > After takeoff to hover, pilot experienced loss of directional control. Tail rotor gear box had failed.
- [Accident 19791106037789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791106037789A.md): Hiller UH12B · Lumberton, NJ · Nov 6, 1979 · N10195 · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor control cable broke. Rotor RPM decayed. Helicopter impacted ground in a turn. Rolled over.
- [Accident 19790801027449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790801027449A.md): Hiller UH12B · Dutch Harbor, AK · Aug 1, 1979 · N5310V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot said the clutch failed. No inspection of acft made by FAA. Pilot made hard landing.
- [Accident 19790225003659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790225003659A.md): Hiller UH12C · Brentwood, CA · Feb 25, 1979 · N94731 · Substantial damage
  > Forced ldg due to engine failure. Inspection revealed heavy lead deposits on spak plugs.
- [Incident 19781002030849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781002030849I.md): Hiller H23A · Springfield, OR · Oct 2, 1978 · N5104V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot autorotated to safe landing after a rod failed and came through the case.
- [Incident 19780528040609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780528040609I.md): Hiller UH12B · Dayton, OH · May 28, 1978 · N29799 · Minor damage
  > Engine became rough and lost power. Cause found to be lead fouling.
- [Accident 19770926030119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770926030119A.md): Hiller UH12B · Carrollton, MI · Sep 26, 1977 · N94735 · Substantial damage
  > Wind gusting 20K.
- [Accident 19770115000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770115000349A.md): Hiller UH12B · Terra Bella, CA · Jan 15, 1977 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > Frost control. Rusty water,debris,tank sealer found in fuel. Service bulletin A-78 ncw.
- [Accident 19750903033409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750903033409A.md): Hiller UH12C · Beaver Falls, PA · Sep 3, 1975 · N90424 · Substantial damage
  > Plt heard loud bang,atmtd quick stop,tail boom hit gnd.
- [Accident 19750407014029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750407014029A.md): Hiller UH12B · Beaver Falls, PA · Apr 7, 1975 · N90424 · Substantial damage
  > During flight PIC stated that the engine developed carb ice. Heat applied engine quit,hard ldg.
- [Accident 19741231042329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741231042329A.md): Hiller UH12C · Kettlmn Cty, CA · Dec 31, 1974 · N4785C · Destroyed
- [Accident 19740602031629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740602031629A.md): Hiller UH12B · Custar, OH · Jun 2, 1974 · N6744C · Destroyed
  > Spray boom installation failed struck tail rotor
- [Accident 19731106041329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731106041329A.md): Hiller UH12C · Dansville, NY · Nov 6, 1973 · N33616 · Destroyed
  > During FAA certification flt,tail rotor failed, PIC lost dir control. Acft abt 20FT AGL.
- [Accident 19730928031789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730928031789A.md): Hiller UH12B · Tucson, AZ · Sep 28, 1973 · N7299 · Substantial damage
  > Lost oil press,hole in nr 1 piston. M/r blades struck tail boom drg ldg.
- [Accident 19730528012929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730528012929A.md): Hiller UH12B · Guymon, OK · May 28, 1973 · N6744C · Substantial damage
  > Aftr t/o to hover then trans lift eng pwr levr stuck. Eng overboost,plt cut ign. Linkage out of rig.

## 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 ('4360110')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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

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