The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia
Rutland Flying Service Inc
Location: Millen, GA
Accident Number: ERA21LA386
Date & Time: September 29, 2021, 14:00 Local
Registration: N430NR
Aircraft: Hiller UH-12E
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
On September 29, 2021, about 1400 eastern daylight time, a Hiller UH-12E helicopter, N430NR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Millen, Georgia. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
The pilot reported that he was enroute to his next jobsite at 800 ft above ground level and 70 kts airspeed when he heard a “pop” sound. The engine accelerated to a high RPM and the helicopter began to spin counter-clockwise at a high rate. The pilot reported that the cyclic stick would not move, pedal control inputs had no effect, and his collective control inputs were ineffective. The pilot continued his attempts to counteract the helicopter’s rotation as it descended into the ground.
The helicopter came to rest on its left side in a field. The impact sheared the right skid and the outer sections of the two main rotor blades separated. The main rotor head assembly with the remaining blade sections and one flybar paddle assembly attached sheared and came to rest approximately 45 yards aft of the fuselage. The second flybar paddle was separated from the main rotor head assembly and came to rest approximately 90 yards and at 45°from the fuselage. The tail rotor remained attached with one blade sheared approximately 8 inches from the hub.
The helicopter was retained for further examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Hiller
Registration: N430NR
Model/Series: UH-12E
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural aircraft (137)
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: TBR,187 ft msl
Observation Time: 13:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C /16°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / , 300°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Metter, GA
Destination:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 32.615,-82.002222
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