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August 22, 1984 · Hiller UH-12C · N96168
Kindred, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kindred, ND
Aircraft
Hiller UH-12C
Tail Number
N96168
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA262
THE PRACTICE AUTOROTATION TO TOUCHDOWN BEGAN AT 500 FT AGL. SHORTLY AFTER INITIATING THE FLARE THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT WAS SCHEDULED FOR A PRIVATE PILOT HELICOPTER CHECK RIDE ON THE AFTERNOON OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PRACTICE AUTOROTATION TO TOUCHDOWN BEGAN AT 500 FT AGL. SHORTLY AFTER INITIATING THE FLARE THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT WAS SCHEDULED FOR A PRIVATE PILOT HELICOPTER CHECK RIDE ON THE AFTERNOON OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportHAMRY (2nm E)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHiller UH-12C
Tail NumberN96168
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · O-335-6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourcePILO