NONE · Hiller UH-12C · 1998-10-24 · CLINTON, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI99LA012
Event ID
20001211X11218
Type
Accident
Date
1998-10-24
Location
CLINTON, IA, USA
Coordinates
41.839511, -90.229331
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Hiller
Model
UH-12C
Registration
N9739C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the 90 degree gearbox for reasons undetermined. Factors were the failure of the gearbox, and it not being possible for the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.