HUGHES 369HS

Durango, CO, May 7, 2026

Event Information

DateMay 7, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationDurango, CO
CountryUSA
AirportDURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN26LA181
Event ID20260507202951

Aircraft

MakeHUGHES
Model369HS
Registration #N926ES
OperatorColorado Highland Helicopters
OwnerROYAL HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction and the pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation in shifting wind conditions, 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.

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