30 Sep 2024: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E — CITY OF HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT — Manvel, TX

No fatalitiesManvel, TX, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotIncorrect use/operationInstructor/check pilot