# NTSB CHI82DA332: Hiller 12B, N48209, Detroit, MI, September 2, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 2, 1982, 17:20 local (21:20 UTC)
- Place: Detroit, MI
- Coordinates: 42.329368, -83.050491 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.3294&lon=-83.0505&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 2, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70468
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI82DA332
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70468/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA332

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - high wind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - unfavorable wind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - adequate rotor rpm - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE PLT ENTERED THE DETROIT CITY ARPT AREA FROM THE WEST WITH WINDS FROM 280 DEGREES AT 18K GUSTING TO 23K. AT 150-175 FT AGL THE PLT ADDED POWER IN ORDER TO REDUCE HIS CLOSURE RATE, TRAVELING SOUTHEASTERLY AT THE TIME. THE ACFT THEN STARTED YAWING TO THE RIGHT. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE YAW WITH LEFT PEDAL DISPLACEMENT. HE STATED THAT THE ROTOR RPM DECAYED WITH FULL THROTTLE. THE COLLECTIVE WAS LOWERED & AT 5 FT THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO LEVEL THE ACFT, HOWEVER THE ACFT LANDED TAIL LOW.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N48209](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N48209-2012-12-13), registration cancelled 2012-12-13, S/N 508 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HILLER 12B
- Registry model: [Hiller UH-12B](https://openairdocs.org/model/hiller-uh-12b) (registry code 4360110) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 508
- Airframe hours: 5178
- Engines: FRANKLIN 210 210 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Clyde Jordon
- Registered owner: Clyde Jordon
- Departed: NEW HUDSON, MI
- Destination: CHICAGO, IL
- Airport: DET, Detroit City

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 7,441 total, 69 in this make and model, 7,035 as pilot in command, 35 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 280° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 13 statute miles
- Temperature: 176 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: DET

## 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 19820902043949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820902043949A), Sep 2, 1982: Hiller UH12B, Detroit, MI, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control of helicopter attempting a crosswind landing in gusty wind. Tail rotor hit ground.

## Other investigations on N48209 (1)

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 CHI87LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA045), Nov 29, 1986: Hiller UH-12B (N48209), Capac, MI, 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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