# NTSB Accident SEA98LA124
> **Hiller UH-12E** · 1998-07-07 · ELTOPIA, WA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA98LA124
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10706
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-07-07
- **Location:** ELTOPIA, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.500381, -119.050598
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hiller
- **Model:** UH-12E
- **Registration:** N5360V
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Fatigue of the control rotor blade spar and failure of the maintenance inspector to follow the procedures set forth in the airworthiness directive.

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