# NTSB Accident DFW06CA062
> **Eurocopter France AS-350-B2** · 2006-01-26 · Port Isabel, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW06CA062
- **Event ID:** 20060209X00183
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-01-26
- **Location:** Port Isabel, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.550495, -98.050254
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter France
- **Model:** AS-350-B2
- **Registration:** N911ES
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper touchdown during a simulated hovering autorotation.  A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

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