MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E
Arcola, TX — September 7, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA404 |
| Event ID | 20230907193027 |
| Location | Arcola, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.50627, -95.47583 |
| Airport | Houston Southwest |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369E |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| 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 instructor’s failure to re-apply engine power during a power recovery after a 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.