# NTSB Accident CEN12LA181
> **SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 269C** · 2012-03-05 · Staples, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA181
- **Event ID:** 20120308X94202
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-03-05
- **Location:** Staples, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.821111, -97.863052
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N1099N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper descent rate during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the inflight vibrations and loss of torque pedal response for undetermined reasons.

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