MINR · Hiller UH-12D · 2001-09-03 · Lubbock, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW01LA202
Event ID
20010905X01877
Type
Accident
Date
2001-09-03
Location
Lubbock, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.640712, -101.77919
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Hiller
Model
UH-12D
Registration
N2770
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft hanger bearing, which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor drive shaft. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.