N7032VMD HELICOPTER 3692021-02-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MD HELICOPTER 369S/N: 553E

Summary

On February 08, 2021, a Md Helicopter 369 (N7032V) was involved in an incident near Mesa, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7032V.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 8, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA109
Location
Mesa, AZ
Event ID
20210211102626
Coordinates
33.461769, -111.730460
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom. 

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MD HELICOPTER
Serial Number
553E
Model / ICAO
369

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP
Address
P O BOX 72
Status
Deregistered
City
KERRVILLE
State / Zip Code
TX 78028
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# WPR21LA109