NTSB investigations: Hiller UH-12E, 1989
9 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Hiller UH-12E. 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
| 1964 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('4360122', '4360137'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('4360122', '4360137'))
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 SEA90LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Raymond, WALoss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the impeller. The helicopter was substantially damaged as a result of a roll-over on uneven terrain.NTSB LAX90DVA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller 12E · Huron, CAThe pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane before departing on the accident flight and misjudged the flare during the ensuing autorotation. Factors relating to this accident were oil starvation and total failure of the connecting rod.NTSB LAX90DUJ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Yuma, AZThe pilot misjudged the flare altitude. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the engine torsional coupling which ultimately caused the total loss of power.NTSB CHI89DEM09Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Hudsonville, MIThe fatigue failure of one of the tension-torsion pins.NTSB LAX89DUJ09Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Tolleson, AZAn engine failure due to water contamination in the fuel supply which preceded an autorotation and collision with the ground during night time conditions.NTSB CHI89DEP04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Waterford, WIThe pilot's inability to maintain control during an autorotational landing attempt following the failure of the main rotor drive train torsional coupling.NTSB DEN89DTM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Mack, COThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during a swath run.NTSB LAX89DVM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Salinas, CAThe separation of the torsion coupling in the main rotor drive system.NTSB DEN89LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Golden, COImproper in-flight planning/decision by the CFI which resulted in loss of tail rotor effectiveness and loss of directional control. Contributing factors were high density altitude, tailwind, and rough/uneven terrain.