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Aviation accident CEN17LA055

SERS · HILLER OH 23B · 2016-12-10 · Tynan, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN17LA055
Event ID
20161213X85617
Type
Accident
Date
2016-12-10
Location
Tynan, TX, USA
Coordinates
28.171388, -97.760559

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
HILLER
Model
OH 23B
Registration
N5776
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The student pilot's delayed and improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the tail rotor striking terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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