3 fatal · HILLER UH 12E · 2010-08-31 · Kamiah, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10FA440
Event ID
20100831X45241
Type
Accident
Date
2010-08-31
Location
Kamiah, ID, USA
Coordinates
46.2275, -116.036666
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
HILLER
Model
UH 12E
Registration
N67264
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
In-flight impact of a passenger's metal clipboard with the helicopter’s tail rotor, which resulted in destruction of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The original location of the clipboard and how it became free could not be determined.