Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA078
Location
Bridgeport, TX
Event ID
20211216104415
Coordinates
33.173900, -97.828400
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper placement of the throttle during the initial practice power-on recovery autorotation.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GM LEASING COMPANY LLC
Address
1318 SMEDE HWY
City
BROUSSARD
State / Zip Code
LA 70518-8028
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# CEN22LA078