MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E
Manvel, TX — September 30, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 30, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA377 |
| Event ID | 20240930195232 |
| Location | Manvel, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.47918, -95.32611 |
| Airport | Wolfe Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369E |
| 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 improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted 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.