NONE · Hughes HU-269-A · 2002-07-12 · Hamilton, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL02LA141
Event ID
20020717X01148
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-12
Location
Hamilton, AL, USA
Coordinates
34.119167, -87.999725
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Hughes
Model
HU-269-A
Registration
N911LH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in an improper flare and a hard landing during a practice autorotation. A factor was the loss of rotor rpm.