Has N2297W been in an accident?

Yes. N2297W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N2297W?

N2297W is a 1960 Hiller UH-12D (rotorcraft), serial number 1206.

Has N2297W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N2297W (WPR20LA224) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N2297W — 1960 Hiller UH-12D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N2297W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1206
Manufacturer: Hiller
Model: UH-12D
Year: 1960
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20LA224Jul 17, 2020Mehama, ORFatal · 1 fatal
An in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade due to fatigue cracking and overstress, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground impact.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1960 Hiller UH-12D).

Sep 1, 2020deregistered — Bank Of Utah Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N2297W been in an accident?: Yes. N2297W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N2297W?: N2297W is a 1960 Hiller UH-12D (rotorcraft), serial number 1206.
Has N2297W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N2297W (WPR20LA224) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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