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November 26, 1993 · Hiller UH-12E · N130HA

Moore Haven, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Moore Haven, FL
Aircraft
Hiller UH-12E
Tail Number
N130HA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA029

THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE FLYING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 5 FEET AGL, SPRAYING CROPS, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP AND THEN DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE INDICATED THE ENGINE ROTATED NORMALLY AND EACH MAGNETO PRODUCED NORMAL SPARK. ALL FUEL LINES AND SCREENS WERE FREE OF DEBRIS. FIVE GALLONS OF UNCONTAMINATED FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM. CONTINUITY OF ALL FLIGHT CONTROL AND ENGINE CONTROLS WERE CONFIRMED.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOLLOWING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On November 26, 1993, about 0945 eastern standard time, a Hiller UH-12E, N130HA, registered to Taylor Helicopter, Inc., crashed near Moore Haven, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 137, aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated from a road near Moore Haven, Florida, on November 26, 1993, at 0940. The pilot stated he was flying east at 5 feet agl and at 50 knots, spraying a field. The engine sputtered and quit and the aircraft pitched up and then fell to the ground. He stated the aircraft contained 10 gallons of fuel at the time of engine failure. Postaccident examination of the aircraft by an FAA inspector indicated there was continuity of all engine and flight control systems. The aircraft's fuel tank contained 5 gallons of uncontaminated fuel. All fuel screens and lines were free of contamination and obstructions. The engine was motored using the starter and the engine assembly had continuity. Each ignition lead sparked normally during engine motoring.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHiller UH-12E
Tail NumberN130HA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-540-C2A · Reciprocating · 305
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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