Hiller UH-12B accident near Panama City, Pm, January 25, 2007
On January 25, 2007 at about 9:20 pm local time, a Hiller UH-12B (helicopter), registered N727JR, was substantially damaged in an accident near Panama City. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 25, 2007 · about 9:20 pm local time
- Place
- Panama City, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Hiller UH-12B · all UH-12Bs on the register
- Registration
- N727JR · registry record
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Jet Lease Corporation
The flight
- Departed from: MDMG Marcos Gelabert
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 330° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.82 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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