MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E
St. Louis, MO, December 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.66211, -90.65205 |
| Airport | Spirit of St Louis Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA063 |
| Event ID | 20211207104364 |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369E |
| Registration # | N911PH |
| Operator | St Louis County Police Department |
| Owner | St Louis County Police Department |
| 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 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.