# NTSB Accident LAX05LA112
> **Hiller UH-12B** · 2005-03-12 · Thermal, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX05LA112
- **Event ID:** 20050316X00319
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-03-12
- **Location:** Thermal, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.626667, -116.159446
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hiller
- **Model:** UH-12B
- **Registration:** N5311V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

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