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Excessive Flare During Autorotative Landing Results in Tailboom Damage (N2064J)

Hurst, TX, US

On September 30, 1993, a Bell 206-L4 (registration N2064J) was involved in an aviation accident near Hurst, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE EXCESSIVE FLARE AND THE CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY THE PILOT UNDERGOING INSTRUCTION AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTOR'S DIRECTIONS DUE TO HIS LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a training flight, a student pilot flared excessively during an autorotative landing after a simulated engine failure. Language difficulties and failure to relinquish controls led to low rotor rpm and tailboom damage.

Incident Details

A training flight involving a pilot receiving instruction and an instructor pilot encountered a problem during an autorotative landing. The incident occurred following a simulated engine failure during takeoff. The student pilot flared excessively during the landing maneuver.

Sequence of Events

The instructor pilot announced that he was taking control of the aircraft to level it prior to touchdown. However, language difficulties existed between the Japanese student pilot and the instructor. The student pilot did not relinquish the controls and continued to attempt to keep the aircraft airborne as the instructor tried to land.

Damage

The low rotor rpm during touchdown resulted in damage to the tailboom. No other damage was reported.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Sept 1993 Bell 206-L4 accident near Hurst, TX?

During a training flight, a student pilot flared excessively during an autorotative landing after a simulated engine failure. Language difficulties and failure to relinquish controls led to low rotor rpm and tailboom damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Sept 1993 Bell 206-L4 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Sept 1993 involved a Bell 206-L4, registration N2064J, at Hurst, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE EXCESSIVE FLARE AND THE CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY THE PILOT UNDERGOING INSTRUCTION AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTOR'S DIRECTIONS DUE TO HIS LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13413. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.