N489DM

Substantial
None

Bell 407S/N: 53619

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA395
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Event ID
20200916X90520
Coordinates
32.594200, -97.191700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s delay in rolling the throttle to the fly position during a practice autorotation maneuver that resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
53619
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
407B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
407

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PARAGON AIR GROUP
Address
9500 FEATHER GRASS LN STE 120-303
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76177
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA395