HILLER UH-12D
Iowa, LA — March 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA231 |
| Event ID | 20110317X93308 |
| Location | Iowa, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.24083, -93.01833 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | UH-12D |
| 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 inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his helicopter. He transitioned from the south to a hover at three feet above the ground. The pilot indicated that a sudden gust of wind "blew the helicopter forward and down." The left skid impacted the ground. The helicopter turned to the right and rolled over onto its left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to its fuselage and tailcone. Local winds were 160 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 19 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.
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.