Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 N4258V
19 November 1994 · Yamhill, Oregon, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 19 November 1994 at about 21:25 local time, a Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 registered N4258V was involved in an accident near Yamhill, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. 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 21:25
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Yamhill, Oregon, United States
- Coordinates
- 45.3599, -123.2410
- Aircraft
- Fairchild Hiller FH-1100
- Registration
- N4258V
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 133: Rotorcraft Ext. Load
- Purpose of flight
- Other Work Use
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA95LA023
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE, WHILE MANEUVERING TO A HOVER, WHICH ALLOWED THE EXTERNAL LOAD CABLE/HOOK TO BECOME SNAGGED AND TO REBOUND INTO THE PATH OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
WHILE THE HELICOPTER WAS BEING MANEUVERED TO PICK UP A LOAD OF CHRISTMAS TREES, THE EXTERNAL LOAD HOOK BECAME ENTANGLED IN A BUNDLE OF TREES THAT WAS LAYING ON THE GROUND. WHEN THE HOOK PULLED LOOSE FROM THIS BUNDLE, IT REBOUNDED UP INTO THE PATH OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES. SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE BLADES RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT INTO THE TERRAIN.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 1994 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Van Horn, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 25 Jan 1993 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Volcano Natl Pk, Hawaii, United States | Kainoa Aviation, Inc | Fatal | 4 |
| 22 Feb 1991 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Ldl-By-the-Sea, Florida, United States | Interjets, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Sep 1997 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 26 Apr 1998 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Stevensville, Maryland, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 26 Jul 1990 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Ozark, Missouri, United States | Modern Transportation Mode | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 1994 | Cessna 172P | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States | Eagle Flight Center, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jun 1994 | Piper PA-38 | Sweet Home, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jun 1994 | Siai-Marchetti SF.260B | Prospect, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jun 1994 | Schweizer SGS 1-26D | North Plains, Oregon, United States | Willamette Valley Soaring Club | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 1994 | Schweizer 269C | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States | Hillsboro Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 1994 | Cessna 150L | Hubbard, Oregon, United States | Cougar Aviation | No injuries | - |