The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Spokane
Rolls Royce; Indianapolis, Indiana
Location: Bovill, Idaho
Accident Number: WPR21LA354
Date and Time: September 23, 2021, 15:00 Local
Registration: N5334V
Aircraft: Hiller UH-12E
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
On September 23, 2021, about 1500 Pacific daylight time, a Hiller UH-12E helicopter, N5334V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bovill, Idaho. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
The pilot reported that he had been applying dry fertilizer over trees as part of a timber company contract and had flown about 5.7 hours that day. As he was approaching the service truck to refill his bucket, about 40 ft above ground level and about 20 ft from the truck, the pilot experienced a “jolt” and suddenly the helicopter “dropped” to the sloping terrain below. The pilot stated he had no time to react and that the helicopter didn’t turn or yaw after the “jolt.” He did recall the torque gauge indicated between 85% and 90% during the accident sequence. The pilot further stated that everything on the helicopter had involuntarily shut down before he had exited. The witness that was manning the truck reported to the pilot didn’t hear anything abnormal. He also stated that the wind was light and variable at the time of the accident.
The helicopter impacted the ground and came to rest on its side. The cabin area and windshield structure were bent and distorted. The tailboom separated near the midsection and the main rotor blades were buckled in multiple areas.
The helicopter was recovered by the operator and secured at the operator’s facility for further examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Hiller
Registration: N5334V
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: KPUW,2551 ft msl
Observation Time: 14:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 34 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 20°C /5°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 230°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.26 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Bovill, ID
Destination: Bovill, ID
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 46.840453,-116.2866 (est)
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