Jun 19, 1993
Accident
Destroyed HENDERSON, NV
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's improper use of the collective control and his failure to maintain adequate RPM during an autorotative descent during a practice power off landing. A factor which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's lack of recent experience piloting a helicopter.
NTSB LAX93FA260