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Jun 21, 2021
N512TP accident at Tampa, FL
Bell 407 — Hard landing at VDF (Tampa, FL)
DateJun 21, 2021
Tail numberN512TP
AircraftBell 407 · B407
LocationVDF — Tampa, FL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA21LA264
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare while making a power off practice autorotative landing. Contributing was the decreased visual cues provided by the recently paved runway during the night landing conducted with the aid of night vision goggles.
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