7 Sep 2023: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E — CITY OF HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT — Arcola, TX

No fatalitiesArcola, TX, United States

Probable cause

The instructor’s failure to re-apply engine power during a power recovery after a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotIncorrect use/operation