Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 27, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA287
Location
Sanford, FL
Event ID
20240701194587
Coordinates
28.777642, -81.231234
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
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
Registration
N174SC
Make
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
Serial Number
9349
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KENMORE CREW LEASING INC TRUSTEE
Address
4340 PACIFIC HWY UNIT 203
Status
Deregistered
City
BELLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
WA 98226-9344
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# ERA24LA287