# NTSB Accident FTW04LA117
> **Bell 407** · 2004-04-27 · Hurst, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW04LA117
- **Event ID:** 20040430X00538
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-27
- **Location:** Hurst, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.799999, -97.166946
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 407
- **Registration:** N407BP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's excessive flare prior to touchdown during the practice autorotation which resulted in the tailboom stinger striking the ground.  A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay to take remedial action.

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