Has N116S been in an accident?

Yes. N116S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N116S?

N116S is a Hiller UH-12A (rotorcraft), serial number 278.

N116S — Hiller UH-12A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N116S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 278
Manufacturer: Hiller
Model: UH-12A
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Franklin 6v4 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA10CA262May 9, 2010Sarasota, FLMinor
The pilot's delayed remedial action to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Hiller UH-12A).

Feb 22, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N116S been in an accident?: Yes. N116S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N116S?: N116S is a Hiller UH-12A (rotorcraft), serial number 278.

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