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Oct 22, 2025
N545HF accident at Wetumpka, AL
Eurocopter AS350 — Hard landing at 08A (Wetumpka, AL)
DateOct 22, 2025
Tail numberN545HF
AircraftEurocopter AS350 · Airbus AS350 AStar · AS50
Location08A — Wetumpka, AL
Phase of flightEmergency Descent
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA026
Probable cause
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 instruction.
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