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August 4, 1984 · Hiller UH-12ET · N5359V
Delano, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Delano, CA
Aircraft
Hiller UH-12ET
Tail Number
N5359V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA428
THE HILLER UH-12 HELICOPTER (WITH A SOLOY CONVERSION) WAS ON A SPRAY RUN WHEN THE ENG BEGAN LOSING POWER. THE PLT HEADED FOR AN 'OPEN SPOT IN THE TREES', BUT ALL POWER WAS LOST THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH ALMOND TREES. ONLY 15 TO 18 OZS OF FUEL WERE REMAINING IN THE FUEL TANKS. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE THOUGHT ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF FUEL WERE REMAINING. THE FUEL QUANTITY GAGE WAS INOP.
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THE HILLER UH-12 HELICOPTER (WITH A SOLOY CONVERSION) WAS ON A SPRAY RUN WHEN THE ENG BEGAN LOSING POWER. THE PLT HEADED FOR AN 'OPEN SPOT IN THE TREES', BUT ALL POWER WAS LOST THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH ALMOND TREES. ONLY 15 TO 18 OZS OF FUEL WERE REMAINING IN THE FUEL TANKS. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE THOUGHT ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF FUEL WERE REMAINING. THE FUEL QUANTITY GAGE WAS INOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 PDT
Nearest Airport1nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHiller UH-12ET
Tail NumberN5359V
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · C20 · Turboshaft · 400
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:49
Weather SourceWFAC