HILLER UH-12E
Fobes Hill, WA — August 11, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 11, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA246 |
| Event ID | 20250811200757 |
| Location | Fobes Hill, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.91241, -122.13752 |
| Airport | HARVEY FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | UH-12E |
| 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 abrupt maneuver to avoid a powerline during an aerial application flight, which resulted in the helicopter’s impact with terrain.
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.