Final None Aug 11, 2025

N703WA accident at Fobes Hill, WA

Hiller UH-12E — Abrupt maneuver at S43 (Fobes Hill, WA)

DateAug 11, 2025
Tail numberN703WA
AircraftHiller UH-12E · UH12
LocationS43 — Fobes Hill, WA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA246

Probable cause

The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a powerline during an aerial application flight, which resulted in the helicopter’s impact with terrain.

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