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Location:
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Becker, MN
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Accident Number:
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CEN22LA318
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Date & Time:
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July 6, 2022, 10:15 Local
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Registration:
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N64272
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Aircraft:
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Hiller UH-12E
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Injuries:
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1 Serious
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Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
On July 6, 2022, about 1015 central daylight time, a Hiller UH-12E helicopter, N64272, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Becker, Minnesota. The pilot was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight.
According to preliminary information, while the pilot was applying product to a field, the main rotor mast failed and the helicopter collided with terrain.
The helicopter was retained for further examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
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Aircraft Make:
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Hiller
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Registration:
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N64272
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Model/Series:
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UH-12E
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Aircraft Category:
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Helicopter
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Amateur Built:
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Operator:
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Operating Certificate(s) Held:
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Agricultural aircraft (137)
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Operator Designator Code:
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Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
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Conditions at Accident Site:
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VMC
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Condition of Light:
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Day
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Observation Facility, Elevation:
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KMGG,1028 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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10:07 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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11 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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19°C /15°C
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Lowest Cloud Condition:
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Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
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5 knots / , 50°
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Lowest Ceiling:
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Overcast / 600 ft AGL
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Visibility:
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10 miles
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Altimeter Setting:
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30.06 inches Hg
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Type of Flight Plan Filed:
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Departure Point:
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Destination:
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Wreckage and Impact Information
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Crew Injuries:
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1 Serious
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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Aircraft Fire:
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None
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Ground Injuries:
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Aircraft Explosion:
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None
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Total Injuries:
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1 Serious
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Latitude, Longitude:
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45.394738,-93.872706 (est)
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Investigator In Charge (IIC): Aguilera, Jason
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Administrative Information
The NTSB did not travel to the scene of this accident.
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Additional Participating Persons: Greg Thurston; FAA FSDO; Minneapolis, MN
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