# NTSB ATL82DA073: Hiller UH12E, N4029R, Lydia, SC, March 17, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: March 17, 1982, 17:35 local (22:35 UTC)
- Place: Lydia, SC
- Coordinates: 34.289615, -80.110153 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.2896&lon=-80.1102&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 17, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71519
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA073
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71519/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA073

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering - aerial application
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - run on landing - performed, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - crop (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS APPLYING LIQUID FERTILIZER ON HIS LAST SWATH RUN PRIOR TO RELOADING WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. A RUN-ON LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED DURING WHICH THE SKIDS SANK INTO THE SOFT GROUND CAUSING THE HELICOPTER TO ROLL OVER. THE FIELD WAS LEVEL AND COVERED WITH 8-10 INCH HIGH WHEAT. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO FUEL IN THE RIGHT CARBURETOR, 2 OUNCES IN THE LEFT CARBURETOR, NO INDICATIONS OF FUEL LEAKS, AND .9 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4029R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4029R-2008-03-10), registration cancelled 2008-03-10, S/N 5103, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HILLER UH12E
- Registry model: [Hiller UH-12E](https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-uh-12e) (registry code 4360122) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming VO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-540-series) (registry code 41534, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 5103
- Airframe hours: 1082
- Engines: LYCOMING VO-540-C2A 305 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Walter M Moore
- Registered owner: Walter M Moore
- Departed: LYDIA, SC
- Destination: LYDIA, SC

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 8,230 total, 550 in this make and model, 8,100 as pilot in command, 86 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820317006749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820317006749A), Mar 17, 1982: Hiller UH12E, Lydia, SC, Substantial damage. Engine quit on spray run due to fuel exhaustion. Helicopter rolled over in attempted soft field slide on landing.

## Other investigations on N4029R (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA88LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA183), Jun 1, 1988: Hiller UH-12E (N4029R), Gretna, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA88LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA014), Oct 6, 1987: Hiller UH-12E (N4029R), Union Church, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL83LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA355), Sep 5, 1983: Hiller UH-12E (N4029R), Cameron, SC, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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