N2770 (Hiller UH-12D) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on October 7, 1931.

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

September 3, 2001Accident
the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft hanger bearing, which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor drive shaft. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Hiller UH-12D
the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft hanger bearing, which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor drive shaft. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Full accident record
July 24, 1941Accident
The airplane departed RAF Elsham Wolds at 1100LT on an operation to Brest. Approaching the target area, it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea, killing the entire crew. Crew: Sgt George Joseph Beckwith, pilot, F/Sgt Frank Barker, Sgt John Stanley Bucknole, F/Sgt Ronald Critchley, Sgt Edward Campbell McDonald, F/O Reginald Shaw.
Vickers 416 Wellington IC · 6 fatalities