FOREST GROVE, OR, USA
N62377
HILLER UH-12E
THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE HOVERING, DURING AN EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION, THE ENG LOST POWER & BLUE SMOKE & FLAMES EXITED THE BACK OF THE HELICOPTER. THE HELICOPTER THEN STRUCK TREES BEFORE COMING TO REST. DURING AN INVESTIGATION, THE ENG STARTED NORMALLY & WAS RUN TO 56% (N1) & 88% (N2). NO CONTAMINENTS WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL SYS.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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