Nov 5, 2009
Accident
Substantial Globe, AZ
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial actions and the lack of a positive exchange of control.
NTSB WPR10LA046