# NTSB Accident ATL07LA045
> **Hiller UH-12A** · 2007-02-24 · Bethlehem, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL07LA045
- **Event ID:** 20070226X00225
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-02-24
- **Location:** Bethlehem, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.756942, -83.651664
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hiller
- **Model:** UH-12A
- **Registration:** N8180H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, which resulted in an attempted autorotation and in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot exceeding the helicopters takeoff capability.

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