Summary
On June 27, 2024, a Airbus Helicopters AS350 (N174SC) was involved in an incident near Sanford, FL. 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 helicopter pilot’s improper maneuvering at low altitude in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter entering a vortex ring state, and hard landing during a subsequent autorotation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA287. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N174SC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The helicopter pilot’s improper maneuvering at low altitude in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter entering a vortex ring state, and hard landing during a subsequent autorotation.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA287