Aviation Accident Summary LAX88DVA16

HELM, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N4029Y

HILLER UH-12E

Analysis

DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER JUST AFTER LIFTOFF AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. INSPECTION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT THE CHEMICAL TRUCKS FILLER HOSE WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE HELICOPTER WHEN IT LIFTED OFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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