Incident Details
A helicopter was involved in an incident during a commercial pilot check ride. The check airman reduced the throttle to idle to simulate an engine failure. The applicant entered an autorotative landing and was advised that the maneuver would be completed to a 3-foot hover.
Sequence of Events
At 6 feet above ground level (AGL), the applicant did not pull collective pitch nor apply power. The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) took control and applied collective pitch and power, but the descent continued. The helicopter touched down, bounced, was recovered to a hover, and then landed with no further incident.
Conclusion
The incident involved a hard landing during a training maneuver. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft, location, or injuries.