Summary
On September 30, 2024, a Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E (N8372F) was involved in an incident near Manvel, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA377. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8372F.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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