EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3
Wetumpka, AL, October 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Wetumpka, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.51667, -86.31667 |
| Airport | Wetumpka Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA026 |
| Event ID | 20251029201935 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS 350 B3 |
| Registration # | N545HF |
| Operator | HAYNES AVIATION LLC |
| Owner | HAYNES AVIATION LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| 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 flight 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.