Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 10, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA215
Location
Crestview, FL
Event ID
20240510194239
Coordinates
30.777641, -86.520270
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 flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
369
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369D
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VERTOL SYSTEMS CO INC
Address
PO BOX 727
City
DESTIN
State / Zip Code
FL 32540-0727
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# ERA24LA215