Final None May 15, 2023

N227WM accident at Spanish Fork, UT

Robinson Helicopter Company R22 — Hard landing at Spanish Fork, UT

DateMay 15, 2023
Tail numberN227WM
AircraftRobinson R22 · R22
LocationSpanish Fork, UT
Phase of flightEmergency Descent
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR23LA191

Probable cause

The instructor pilot’s improper landing flare during a straight-in autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.

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