AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS350
Sanford, FL, June 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sanford, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.77764, -81.23123 |
| Airport | Orlando Sanford International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA287 |
| Event ID | 20240701194587 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS |
| Model | AS350 |
| Registration # | N174SC |
| Operator | SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE |
| Owner | SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| 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 helicopter pilot’s improper maneuvering at low altitude in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter entering a vortex ring state, and hard landing during a subsequent autorotation.
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.