NONE · HILLER UH-12L4 · 1994-06-22 · WEST HELENA, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94LA210
Event ID
20001206X01538
Type
Accident
Date
1994-06-22
Location
WEST HELENA, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.520206, -90.599708
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
HILLER
Model
UH-12L4
Registration
N90453
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A LEAK IN THE MAIN FUEL LINE WHICH OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH BURNED A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE. FACTORS WERE A FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO PERFORM RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.