MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E
St. Louis, MO — December 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA063 |
| Event ID | 20211207104364 |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.66211, -90.65205 |
| Airport | Spirit of St Louis Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369E |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to apply power during the recovery procedure for the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.