HILLER UH-12E accident at Fobes Hill, WA, 11 Aug 2025

On August 11, 2025, a HILLER UH-12E operated by ANTHONY GHIDOSSI CHEMICAL was involved in an aviation accident near Fobes Hill, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a powerline during an aerial application flight, which resulted in the helicopter’s impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.