Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 N210FH
22 February 1991 · Ldl-By-the-Sea, Florida, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 22 February 1991 at about 14:30 local time, a Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 registered N210FH, operated by Interjets, Inc., was involved in an accident near Ldl-By-the-Sea, Florida, United States. 3 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 14:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Ldl-By-the-Sea, Florida, United States
- Coordinates
- 26.1909, -80.1005
- Aircraft
- Fairchild Hiller FH-1100
- Registration
- N210FH
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Interjets, Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA91LA084
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Probable cause
TAIL ROTOR BLADE FAILURE DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PLT STATED THAT ONE OF THE PASSENGERS BEGAN LOADING FILM IN A CAMERA & DURING A TURN, HEARD A NOISE & FELT A SHOCK & HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 1990 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Ozark, Missouri, United States | Modern Transportation Mode | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Jan 1993 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Volcano Natl Pk, Hawaii, United States | Kainoa Aviation, Inc | Fatal | 4 |
| 4 Jun 1988 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1988 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Picacho, Arizona, United States | Hamilton, William E. | Serious injuries | - |
| 19 Nov 1994 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Yamhill, Oregon, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1994 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Van Horn, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 1991 | Hughes 269C | Deland, Florida, United States | Maverick Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jan 1991 | Cessna 182N | La Belle, Florida, United States | Smith, Gregory H. | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Jan 1991 | Cessna 175 | Okeechobee, Florida, United States | Davia, Samuel J. JR. | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jan 1991 | Cessna 172N | New Smyrna Bch, Florida, United States | Embry-Riddle Aero. Univ., Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jan 1991 | Cessna 152 | Miami, Florida, United States | Silver Express, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jan 1991 | Piper PA-31-350 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Top Flight Air Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |