Final None Sep 7, 2023

N8372F accident at Arcola, TX

Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E — Hard landing at AXH (Arcola, TX)

DateSep 7, 2023
Tail numberN8372F
AircraftHughes 369E · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationAXH — Arcola, TX
Phase of flightEmergency Descent
OperationPublic use Other work use
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN23LA404

Probable cause

The instructor’s failure to re-apply engine power during a power recovery after a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.

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