Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA380
Location
Decatur, TX
Event ID
20250916201008
Coordinates
33.254167, -97.580556
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MED-TRANS CORP
Address
2200 WESTCOURT RD
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76207
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# CEN25LA380