Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 31, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA389
Location
Liberty Hill, TX
Event ID
20230831192972
Coordinates
30.662320, -97.934620
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
530FF
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369FF
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
APEX HELI-SUPPORT LLC
Address
1637 W KNUDSEN DR HANGAR H200
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85027
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# CEN23LA389