Aircraft safety record
Hiller helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Hiller helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
59
Confirmed fatalities
12
Fatal incidents
6
Fatal rate
10.2%
Most affected models
Hiller UH-12E36 incidents
Hiller UH-12D4 incidents
Hiller FH-11004 incidents
Hiller UH-12B4 incidents
Hiller UH-12A3 incidents
Probable causes
Unknown21 incidents
Mechanical failure18 incidents
Pilot error9 incidents
Under investigation5 incidents
How many Hiller helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 59 incidents involving Hiller helicopters, from 1951 to 2026. The worst year was 2010, with 9. They account for 12 recorded deathsacross 6 fatal accidents.
A high count reflects how many of a manufacturer's aircraft are flying, not how safe they are. Comparing manufacturers needs flight hours, which are not published for most of the world.
Which Hiller model crashes most often?
The Hiller UH-12E appears most often, with 36 incidents, then the Hiller UH-12B with 4.
What causes Hiller helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 18 accidents.