BELL 407
Decatur, TX — September 16, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA380 |
| Event ID | 20250916201008 |
| Location | Decatur, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.25417, -97.58056 |
| Airport | Decatur Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery, 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.