Accident · 2014-06-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-06-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N536T)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Federal Aviation Administration Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Federal Aviation Administration
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case CEN14LA296Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor pilot flying | — | Helicopter | 57 | Class 2 (2014-03-25) | 10,000 total |
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane / Helicopter | 47 | Class 2 (2013-08-22) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.