SDR 95ZZZX5536

Service difficulty report · Plates · Hiller UH12E

Difficulty date
September 1, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4027D
Make and model
Hiller UH12E
Aircraft serial
5072
Part
Plates
Part number
55045
Condition
Failed
Location
Tension Torsion
Part time
3,711 hours
Stage of operation
AG
Nature of condition
D
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT LOST TAIL ROTOR AUTHORITY WHILE SPRAYING TOMATOES. HELICOPTER MADE HARD LANDING WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. ONE TAIL ROTOR BLADE DEPARTED HELICOPTER PRIOR TO LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED TENSION. TORSION PLATES (11) FAILED ALLOWING BLADE TO DEPART.

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