# NTSB Accident IAD97FA123
> **Fairchild Hiller FH-1100** · 1997-09-27 · PITTSFIELD, MA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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