BELL 407
Tampa, FL, June 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.01405, -82.34563 |
| Airport | TAMPA EXEC |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA264 |
| Event ID | 20210622103315 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Registration # | N512TP |
| Operator | CITY OF TAMPA |
| Owner | CITY OF TAMPA |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare while making a power off practice autorotative landing. Contributing was the decreased visual cues provided by the recently paved runway during the night landing conducted with the aid of night vision goggles.
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.