Aviation accident IAD97FA123

1 fatal · Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · 1997-09-27 · PITTSFIELD, MA, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD97FA123
Event ID: 20001208X08867
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-09-27
Location: PITTSFIELD, MA, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Fairchild Hiller
Model: FH-1100
Registration: N5045F
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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