Titusville, FL, USA
N39MK
BELL 206B3
The instructor stated that while performing autorotation with a student, he began with an entry of 600 feet in a steady state autorotation. The deceleration was normal and upon termination of the maneuver. He felt a small vibration and saw a piece of metal fly over and to the front of the helicopter. He immediately closed the throttle and shut down the helicopter. He exited and saw the tail section had been damaged.
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The flight instructor's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and main rotor contact with tail boom.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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