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Aug 25, 2019
N653CH accident at Shamokin, PA
Hughes 269A — Hard landing at N79 (Shamokin, PA)
DateAug 25, 2019
Tail numberN653CH
AircraftHughes 269A · Schweizer 269/300 · H269
LocationN79 — Shamokin, PA
Phase of flightEmergency Descent
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseGAA19CA514
Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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