27 Jun 2024: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS350 B3 — SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE — Sanford, FL
Probable cause
The helicopter pilot’s improper maneuvering at low altitude in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter entering a vortex ring state, and hard landing during a subsequent autorotation.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotResponse/compensation