HUGHES 369HS
Oxford, CO — November 23, 2022
Event Information
| Date | November 23, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA048 |
| Event ID | 20221128106366 |
| Location | Oxford, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.15355, -107.75180 |
| Airport | DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369HS |
| 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 designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° 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.