Final None Jul 9, 2024

N540HH accident at Mesa, AZ

Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369 — Dynamic rollover at Mesa, AZ

DateJul 9, 2024
Tail numberN540HH
AircraftHughes 369 · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationMesa, AZ
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR24LA239

Probable cause

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain helicopter control during autorotation, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the delayed remedial action from the flight instructor.

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