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Substantial
None

BELL 407S/N: 53546

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA264
Location
Tampa, FL
Event ID
20210622103315
Coordinates
28.014049, -82.345625
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 landing flare while making a power off practice autorotative landing. Contributing was the decreased visual cues provided by the recently paved runway during the night landing conducted with the aid of night vision goggles.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
53546
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
407B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
407

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CITY OF TAMPA
Address
411 N FRANKLIN ST
City
TAMPA
State / Zip Code
FL 33602-4832
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# ERA21LA264