BELL 407
Jacksonville, FL, April 11, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 11, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | JACKSONVILLE EXEC AT CRAIG |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA170 |
| Event ID | 20260414202820 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Registration # | N314JP |
| Operator | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office |
| Owner | CITY OF JACKSONVILLE |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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 the 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.