Final 1 minor Oct 8, 2024

N631HC accident at Kamas, UT

Agustawestland Spa AW109SP — Hard landing at Kamas, UT

DateOct 8, 2024
Tail numberN631HC
AircraftAgustawestland AW109SP · Agustawestland AW-109 · A109
LocationKamas, UT
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 135 Business
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA006

Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a confined area, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a hard landing.

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