HILLER UH-12E
Bonners Ferry, ID — July 24, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 24, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA262 |
| Event ID | 20240730194811 |
| Location | Bonners Ferry, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.83835, -116.56743 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | UH-12E |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper selection of a landing site, which resulted in a main rotor strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper performance planning and altitude selection over water, which resulted in an rpm droop.
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.