HILLER UH12C
Lafayette, IN — January 12, 2021
Event Information
| Date | January 12, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA124 |
| Event ID | 20210208102612 |
| Location | Lafayette, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.31815, -86.86181 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | UH12C |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter shortly after liftoff into a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left landing skid contacted the ground.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.