HILLER UH12-ET
Ruston, LA — March 25, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA143 |
| Event ID | 20250401199948 |
| Location | Ruston, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.65760, -92.62313 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | UH12-ET |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation.
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.