Fatal NTSB investigations: Fairchild Hiller FH-1100
27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Fairchild Hiller FH-1100. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 1 |
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| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND 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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN17FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Lino Lakes, MNThe separation of the main rotor assembly due to mast bumping.NTSB CEN10WA273Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Görkwitz, GermanyNTSB CHI08FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MIA 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 DFW07FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Hosston, LAThe 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 CHI00FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, INThe 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 CHI98FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Dewitt, MIThe 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 IAD98FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's abrupt, low-g maneuver, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the main rotor system.NTSB IAD97FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MAThe 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 FTW94FA272Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Van Horn, TXThe uncorrected descent by the pilot. A factor was the lack of total experience in type aircraft.NTSB LAX93LA104Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Volcano Natl Pk, HIA 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 FTW93FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Forney, TXThe 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 MIA85FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · La Belle, FLThe 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 LAX84FA421Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Meadview, AZPurpose 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 LAX83FA362Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Porterville, CAOn 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 LAX80FA070Accident · 2 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Huntington Bch, CANTSB SEA78FA045Accident · 1 fatalClosedHiller FH1100 · Clearlake, WANTSB ANC78FA005Accident · 2 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Anchor Point, AKNTSB OAK75AP056Accident · 2 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Fremont, CANTSB NYC74AN067Accident · 1 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Freeport, NYNTSB ANC74AA088Accident · 5 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Umiat, AKNTSB DEN73AD011Accident · 1 fatalClosedHiller Acft 1100 · Drake, CONTSB SEA72AS053Accident · 1 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Tacoma, WANTSB ANC72AA038Accident · 1 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Valdez, AKNTSB MKC72AKO02Accident · 1 fatalClosedHiller FH1100 · Mound City, MONTSB DEN69A0039Accident · 2 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Sinclair, WYNTSB FTW68A0085Accident · 2 fatalClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Goliad, TXNTSB ANC68A0031Accident · 5 fatalClosedHiller FH1100 · Juneau, AK