# NTSB Accident LAX01LA042
> **Eurocopter AS 350B-3** · 2000-11-15 · MESA, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01LA042
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22306
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-11-15
- **Location:** MESA, AZ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter
- **Model:** AS 350B-3
- **Registration:** N972AE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The dual student's misjudged landing flare and level off, which resulted in a heel first touchdown and subsequent hard landing during a practice autorotation.  Also causal was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student.

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