Hiller H-23C accident near Egwell, Ge, September 18, 1993
On September 18, 1993, a Hiller H-23C (helicopter), registered N144RG, was destroyed in an accident near Egwell. It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 18, 1993
- Place
- Egwell, Georgia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Hiller H-23C · all H-23Cs on the register
- Registration
- N144RG · registry record · serial 479
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 1,250 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 5,000 ft
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 3:38 pm
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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