MD HELICOPTERS INC 369FF
Mesa, AZ — November 6, 2023
Event Information
| Date | November 6, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA028 |
| Event ID | 20231106193356 |
| Location | Mesa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.46084, -111.72832 |
| Airport | FALCON FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTERS INC |
| Model | 369FF |
| 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 maintain a proper autorotation profile during deceleration that resulted in the tail rotor assembly impacting the ground.
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.