Has N40289 been in an accident?

Yes. N40289 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N40289?

N40289 is a 1979 Hiller UH-12E (rotorcraft), serial number 5096.

N40289 — 1979 Hiller UH-12E

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N40289 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 5096
Manufacturer: Hiller
Model: UH-12E
Year: 1979
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Vo-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DEN08LA071Apr 4, 2008La Porte, TXMinor
The loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, and the pilot initiating a hovering turn in ground effect.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Hiller UH-12E).

Nov 15, 2012deregistered — Legris Paul

Frequently asked

Has N40289 been in an accident?: Yes. N40289 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N40289?: N40289 is a 1979 Hiller UH-12E (rotorcraft), serial number 5096.

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