N530JR

Substantial
None

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 530FFS/N: 0711FF

Summary

On August 31, 2023, a Mcdonnell Douglas Heli Co 530FF (N530JR) was involved in an incident near Liberty Hill, TX. All 3 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA389. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N530JR.

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

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO
Serial Number
0711FF
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
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