NONE · Hiller UH-12E · 1996-07-20 · HEALDSBURG, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX96LA279
Event ID
20001208X06291
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-20
Location
HEALDSBURG, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.629318, -122.890426
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Hiller
Model
UH-12E
Registration
N124HA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to confirm a loss of power before entering autorotation after reading an erroneous instrument indication on the helicopter's dual tachometer. Factors in the accident were the erratic instrument, and maintenance personnel who failed to properly repair the system after the discrepancy was previously reported.