# NTSB Accident ATL02LA141
> **Hughes HU-269-A** · 2002-07-12 · Hamilton, AL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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