May 24, 2002
Accident
Substantial Fort Lauderdale, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The excessive rate of descent by the pilot-in-command during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing, following a total loss of engine power caused by failure of the No. 4 bearing.
NTSB MIA02FA100