HILLER UH12-ET
Ruston, LA, March 25, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ruston, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.65760, -92.62313 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA143 |
| Event ID | 20250401199948 |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | UH12-ET |
| Registration # | N6006K |
| Operator | Summit Helicopters, Inc. |
| Owner | Summit Helicopters, Inc. |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.