# NTSB Accident ERA13TA237
> **BELL OH-58C** · 2013-05-09 · Jekyll Island, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13TA237
- **Event ID:** 20130512X82339
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-05-09
- **Location:** Jekyll Island, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.071388, -81.423332
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** OH-58C
- **Registration:** N927SP
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm in the normal operating range during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=ERA13TA237) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*