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Aviation accident ATL90FA089

1 fatal · HILLER UH-12D · 1990-03-31 · SODDY-DAISY, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number
ATL90FA089
Event ID
20001212X22659
Type
Accident
Date
1990-03-31
Location
SODDY-DAISY, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.260704, -85.169425

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
HILLER
Model
UH-12D
Registration
N94496
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

FATIGUE INDUCED FAILURE OF THE COLLECTIVE PITCH PUSH ROD (ADJUSTABLE) DURING FLIGHT, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROVIDE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE AND HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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