# NTSB Accident ERA13LA300
> **SIKORSKY 269C** · 2013-06-22 · Lumberton, NJ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13LA300
- **Event ID:** 20130624X94122
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-06-22
- **Location:** Lumberton, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.934165, -74.80722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SIKORSKY
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N2091E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's movement of the throttle to the idle detent at the beginning of a practice autorotation, which was contrary to procedures and resulted in the engine hesitating during the power recovery and a subsequent hard landing.

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