No fatalities
23 Nov 2022: HUGHES 369HS — Colorado Highland Helicopters — Oxford, CO
On 23 Nov 2022, a HUGHES 369HS operated by Colorado Highland Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Oxford, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Designated examinerIncorrect use/operation