BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505
Lago Vista, TX — November 11, 2024
Event Information
| Date | November 11, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA084 |
| Event ID | 20250121199574 |
| Location | Lago Vista, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.49858, -97.96947 |
| Airport | LAGO VISTA TX/RUSTY ALLEN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA |
| Model | 505 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.
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.