# NTSB Accident BFO94LA011
> **SCHWEIZER 269C** · 1993-11-15 · ELMIRA, NY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO94LA011
- **Event ID:** 20001211X13704
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-11-15
- **Location:** ELMIRA, NY, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N41S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AT A CRITICAL POINT ON A PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN A FLARE FOR THE LANDING.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND AND DOWNDRAFT.

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