Hiller 12 OH-23B, N33514, 18 November 2004

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 November 2004
• Aircraft type: Hiller 12 OH-23B
• Location: Northampton (Sywell) Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
• Registration: N33514

Hiller 12 OH-23B, N33514

Summary:

The aircraft ran out of fuel transitioning to the hover during an approach to land. The fuel gauge was reading approximately 25% full at the time. Investigations revealed that the fuel gauge fitted was not approved for use on aircraft.

Download report:

Hillier 12 OH-23B, N33514 8-05.pdf (94.76 kb)

Published 10 December 2014