MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E

Manvel, TX — September 30, 2024

Event Information

DateSeptember 30, 2024
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN24LA377
Event ID20240930195232
LocationManvel, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates29.47918, -95.32611
AirportWolfe Airpark
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeMCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER
Model369E
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

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.

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