Jul 24, 2007
Accident
Substantial Boise, ID
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in an excessive descent rate and a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the student's failure to relinquish the controls, and the CFI's inadequate supervision.
NTSB LAX07CA229