Dec 24, 2002
Accident
Substantial Boise, ID
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to properly rig the left/right seat twistgrip throttles to the engine fuel control, the pilot in command's failure to adhere to the rotorcraft flight manual, and the check pilot's premature flare during the autorotation resulting in a hard landing.
NTSB SEA03LA021