MD HELICOPTER 369
Mesa, AZ — February 8, 2021
Event Information
| Date | February 8, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA109 |
| Event ID | 20210211102626 |
| Location | Mesa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.46177, -111.73046 |
| Airport | Falcon Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.