Summary
On October 23, 2025, a Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N545HF) was involved in an incident near Wetumpka, AL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N545HF.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA026
Location
Wetumpka, AL
Event ID
20251029201935
Coordinates
32.516667, -86.316667
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
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 flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
AS350
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
AS 350 B3
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HAYNES AVIATION LLC
Address
545 HOSPITAL DR
City
WETUMPKA
State / Zip Code
AL 36092-1626
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# ERA26LA026