Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 30, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA377
Location
Manvel, TX
Event ID
20240930195232
Coordinates
29.479177, -95.326111
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 recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
Aircraft Information
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# CEN24LA377