MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369

Mesa, AZ — July 9, 2024

Event Information

DateJuly 9, 2024
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR24LA239
Event ID20240711194670
LocationMesa, AZ
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.39500, -111.65010
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeMCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER
Model369
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain helicopter control during autorotation, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the delayed remedial action from the flight instructor.

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.

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