SLED THOMAS HELICYCLE
Mobile, AL, January 8, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 8, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mobile, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.60000, -88.06000 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA094 |
| Event ID | 20260115202302 |
Aircraft
| Make | SLED THOMAS |
| Model | HELICYCLE |
| Registration # | N3722T |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a crosswind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, hard landing, and subsequent rollover.
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.