N314JPBELL 4072026-04-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 407S/N: 53587

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA170
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Event ID
20260414202820
Coordinates
30.337904, -81.514333
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

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
53587
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
407B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
407

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