Final None Mar 21, 2023

N73905 accident at Livonia, NY

Bell 47G-2A-1 — Abnormal runway contact at N/A (Livonia, NY)

DateMar 21, 2023
Tail numberN73905
AircraftBell 47G-2A-1 · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationN/A — Livonia, NY
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA23LA157

Probable cause

The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the high descent rate during a practice autorotation in tailwind conditions which ultimately resulted in loss of control.

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