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March 12, 1984 · Hiller UH-12E · N62377
Forest Grove, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Forest Grove, OR
Aircraft
Hiller UH-12E
Tail Number
N62377
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA066
THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE HOVERING, DURING AN EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION, THE ENG LOST POWER & BLUE SMOKE & FLAMES EXITED THE BACK OF THE HELICOPTER. THE HELICOPTER THEN STRUCK TREES BEFORE COMING TO REST. DURING AN INVESTIGATION, THE ENG STARTED NORMALLY & WAS RUN TO 56% (N1) & 88% (N2). NO CONTAMINENTS WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL SYS.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE HOVERING, DURING AN EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION, THE ENG LOST POWER & BLUE SMOKE & FLAMES EXITED THE BACK OF THE HELICOPTER. THE HELICOPTER THEN STRUCK TREES BEFORE COMING TO REST. DURING AN INVESTIGATION, THE ENG STARTED NORMALLY & WAS RUN TO 56% (N1) & 88% (N2). NO CONTAMINENTS WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL SYS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHiller UH-12E
Tail NumberN62377
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 133
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 305
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:51