Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA170
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Event ID
20260414202820
Coordinates
30.337904, -81.514333
Nearest Airport
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 flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
Address
501 E BAY ST
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32202-2927
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# ERA26LA170