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April 11, 2026 · Bell 407 · N314JP
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Bell 407 (2004)
Tail Number
N314JP
Operator
City of Jacksonville
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA170
The pilot and flight instructor were conducting a helicopter training flight using night vision goggles. The training included multiple hovering and straight-in touchdown autorotation maneuvers. The flight instructor stated that during the last touchdown autorotation landing the approach was normal. He continued that the pilot conducted a good deceleration flare but applied the initial collective too early resulting in rotor rpm decay. The helicopter landed hard on the heel of the skids while applying aft cyclic. The main rotor blades contacted both vertical stabilizers and the tailboom resulting in substantial damage. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction.
Full Narrative
The pilot and flight instructor were conducting a helicopter training flight using night vision goggles. The training included multiple hovering and straight-in touchdown autorotation maneuvers. The flight instructor stated that during the last touchdown autorotation landing the approach was normal. He continued that the pilot conducted a good deceleration flare but applied the initial collective too early resulting in rotor rpm decay. The helicopter landed hard on the heel of the skids while applying aft cyclic. The main rotor blades contacted both vertical stabilizers and the tailboom resulting in substantial damage. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:22 EDT
Nearest AirportJacksonville Exec At Craig (0.2nm N)
Runway05
Runway Length4004 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 407
Tail NumberN314JP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCity of Jacksonville
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royc · 250-C47B · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 51 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC