MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 530FF
Liberty Hill, TX — August 31, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 31, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA389 |
| Event ID | 20230831192972 |
| Location | Liberty Hill, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.66232, -97.93462 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO |
| Model | 530FF |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
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.