Final None Aug 9, 2023

N798MG accident at Sevierville, TN

Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA — Hard landing at GKT (Sevierville, TN)

DateAug 9, 2023
Tail numberN798MG
AircraftRobinson R22 BETA · Robinson R22 · R22
LocationGKT — Sevierville, TN
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN23LA358

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s improper flight control inputs during the practice hovering autorotation that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

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