N8372F

Substantial
None

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369ES/N: 0488E

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 7, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA404
Location
Arcola, TX
Event ID
20230907193027
Coordinates
29.506268, -95.475832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The instructor’s failure to re-apply engine power during a power recovery after a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER
Serial Number
0488E
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
369E
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CITY OF HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Address
8402 LARSON HOBBY AIRPORT
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77061
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# CEN23LA404