# NTSB investigations: Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 3 · 132 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN17FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA012.md): Fairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N4035G · Destroyed > The separation of the main rotor assembly due to mast bumping. - [NTSB WPR12LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA341.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2012 · N5038F · Substantial damage > The failure of a tail rotor driveshaft coupling due to fatigue. - [NTSB CEN10WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA273.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Görkwitz, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2010 · N8672 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI08FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA132.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N5049F · Destroyed > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DFW07FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA198.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Hosston, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N313BG · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined. - [NTSB MIA06LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA126.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Navarre, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N4035G · Substantial damage > The inadequate manufacturing of the plates of the tail rotor tension-torsion bar assembly resulting in fatigue failure. - [NTSB MIA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA047.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N543FH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI00FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA266.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N250AD · Destroyed > The in-flight fracture of the main rotor mast and the separation of the main rotor. Factors to the accident were the corroded main rotor mast that resulted in fatigue. - [NTSB SEA00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA121.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · West Linn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N2784D · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance (excessive/improper sealant application) by an unknown person, and subsequent fracture of the spur adapter gearshaft resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included foreign material/substance in the engine oil, a blocked oil… - [NTSB MIA99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA111.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N4412C · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic and collective) during a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in the helicopter encountering dynamic rollover and rolling over on its right side. - [NTSB MIA99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA107.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Opp, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N547FH · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft flex coupling, resulting in an in-flight collision with a vehicle. - [NTSB ATL99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA006.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Fayette, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N580RH · Substantial damage > The fuel filter contamination which resulted in the loss of engine power. The air leak in the fuel system was a factor. - [NTSB CHI98FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA313.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Dewitt, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1998 · N8171U · Destroyed > The rotor failure/malfunction due to debonding of the tail rotor blade. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the aircraft by the company and the improper maintenance procedure by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB IAD98FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA049.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N1345Q · Destroyed > The pilot's abrupt, low-g maneuver, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the main rotor system. - [NTSB IAD97FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA123.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N5045F · Destroyed > The first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB SEA95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA023.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N4258V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades. - [NTSB FTW94FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA272.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N435FH · Destroyed > The uncorrected descent by the pilot. A factor was the lack of total experience in type aircraft. - [NTSB ANC94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA064.md): Hiller FH1100 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N746FH · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a dynamic rollover. A factor was the soft landing area selected. - [NTSB ANC93FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA064.md): Fairchild FH-1100 · Malina Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N5060F · Substantial damage > The installation of a bogus transmission to engine driveshaft. The failure of the company maintenance personnel to comply with the service bulletins and letters was a factor. - [NTSB LAX93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA104.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Volcano Natl Pk, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N427FH · Destroyed > A loss of tail rotor control for an undetermined reason(s). A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's choice of a hover altitude/position inadequate to reach a shoreline in the event of an emergency. A factor which contributed to the severity… - [NTSB FTW93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA051.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Forney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N5046F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the accident were: the dark night and the pilot's likely diversion of his attention from operating the helicopter. - [NTSB LAX92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA288.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N5061F · Substantial damage > The second pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls and the first pilot's poor supervision of the flight. A factor relating to this accident was both pilot's inexperience in the helicopter make and model. - [NTSB MIA91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA084.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Ldl-By-The-Sea, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1991 · N210FH · Substantial damage > Tail rotor blade failure due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain during a precautionary landing. - [NTSB CHI90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA198.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Ozark, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N442FH · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to #2 turbine shaft bearing failure. A factor related to the accident was: none suitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX88FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA332.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Picacho, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1988 · N1345Q · Destroyed > Owner/pic used poor judgement in allowing an unqualified pilot to fly the helicopter when it was not equipped with dual controls. - [NTSB LAX88LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA212.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N53EP · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft engine coupling due to an angular misalignment of the drive shaft. - [NTSB SEA88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA016.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Turner, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N35HA · Substantial damage > While on a short cross country flight the pilot encountered a rain storm and low clouds. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and then elected to make a precautionary landing in a field. Although the pilot visually inspected the area prior to landing, he did not… - [NTSB DEN87FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA237.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pinedale, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1987 · N5059F · Destroyed > The plt and two passengers had flown to Pinedale to fish. The plt stated that he was cruising at an alt of 400 ft AGL and was executing a rt turn at the request of a pax. He stated that he slowed the acft, decreased the collective, and added rt pedal as he… - [NTSB BFO87LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA047.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Capron, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1987 · N590FH · Substantial damage > The plt made a 60 mph power descent landing apch. When the helicopter descended to a height of about 10 ft AGL, the plt raised collective and applied left rudder pressure. The helicopter abruptly turned right. According to the plt, the helicopter did not… - [NTSB FTW86LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA164.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N5068F · Substantial damage > The plt was conducting sight-seeing flts from a rodeo/fairground area. During a critical part of a takeoff, a tail rotor blade separated & the plt lost directional control. He attempted an autorotative landing. After spinning around about 3 times, the plt… - [NTSB LAX86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA193.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Keaau, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N5067F · Destroyed > A hiller 1100 was destroyed by fire after a forced landing. The plt indicated that the EGT had risen to approximately 800 deg c from 700 deg and then rose to 1100 deg. The heat warning light illuminated. The plt initiated a precautionary landing. The eng… - [NTSB MIA86LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA117.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1986 · N428FH · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a supervised solo flt & was hovering. The helicopter was seen to wobble, roll to the right & crash to the ground. The owner of the helicopter stated that he had flown the acft just prior to the accident & the acft performed normally.… - [NTSB DEN86LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA049.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N184FH · Destroyed > According to the plt, he and three friends were en route to a local ski resort, when the helicopter encountered deteriorating wx. The plt stated he elected to cross the ridge and fly down a ravine to maintain visual reference. The plt said he was aware of… - [NTSB MKC85LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA207.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N424FH · Substantial damage > The helicopter lost power and made a hard forced landing in a backyard. There were no leaks in the fuel system but the fuel tank was found to be empty. The owner states that even though the fuel tank was found to be empty after the accident, the fuel quantity… - [NTSB DEN85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA079.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Steamboat Sprng, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1985 · N4035G · Substantial damage > Purpose of the flt was to test the helicopter after an annual inspection. The plt flew the acft for aprx 1 hour from the left seat with the acft owner in the right seat before the owner deplaned the acft and the plt moved into the right seat. Plt stated that… - [NTSB MIA85FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA065.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · La Belle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N8126H · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed flying at a low alt & lost all eng power, banked sharpley to the left, lost complete control & dove into the ground. The acft was destroyed by impact forces along with the post crash fire. No evidence to suggest a malfunction of… - [NTSB LAX84FA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA421.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N711KH · Destroyed > Purpose of the flt was s sightseeing tour of lake mead, hoover dam and the western rim of the grand canyon. Before reaching the canyon the flt was to travel over a 5500 ft MSL ridge. The helicopter contacted a juniper tree at the bottom of a 3-sided canyon at… - [NTSB DEN84LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA110.md): Hiller FH 1100 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1984 · N5042F · Substantial damage > The acft was landed in soggy terrain and the right skid sank into the surface. One of the occupants of the helicopter deplaned to'lighten the load'and the plt overcorrected in an attempt to takeoff. The acrt rolled over onto its left side. - [NTSB ANC84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA039.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-100 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N5051F · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a downdraft, while approaching a glacier at 5500 ft MSL. In turning downgrade to try to affect a descent of the acft, control was lost and the helicopter collided with the ground. The acft rolled inverted after ground contact. - [NTSB LAX83FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA362.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Porterville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N450FH · Destroyed > On 7/27/83, mild mast bumping occurred during a pushover maneuver while a hiller FH-1180 was on a flt to certify new rotor blades. Prior to the incident, the helicopter was accelerated to 90 mph. This was followed by a pull-up & deceleration to 80 mph, then… - [NTSB FTW83LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA247.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1983 · N543FH · Substantial damage > The helicopter was damaged in an emergency landing in a street. The acft had just taken off from an adjoining parking lot in a shopping center. According the plt the acft lost rotor RPM at 150-175 ft during climb after takeoff and went into a 'settling with… - [NTSB MKC82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA158.md): Fairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N1345Q · Substantial damage > During a swath run, the engine RPM dropped to flight idle and the helicopter was landed hard in a clear area beside the field. An investigation revealed that a sensing line for the fuel control system had failed. This prevented the engine from operating above… - [NTSB LAX82FVA65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVA65.md): Hiller Acft FH1100 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1981 · N519FH · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTK17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTK17.md): Hiller Acft FH1100 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1981 · N4258V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FRG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRG25.md): Hiller Acft FH1100 · Bastrop, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1981 · N5065F · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FGM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM09.md): Hiller Acft FH1100 · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1980 · N5042F · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYM40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYM40.md): Hiller Acft FH1100 · Albany, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1980 · N92484 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA070.md): Hiller Acft FH1100 · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 29, 1980 · N527FH · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD79FID37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FID37.md): Hiller FH1100 · Champlain, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1979 · N421FH · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA056.md): Hiller FH1100 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1979 · N377FH · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=3376502&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3376502')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=3376502 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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