# NTSB Accident LAX92LA303
> **SCHWEIZER 269C** · 1992-07-18 · SIMI VALLEY, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA303
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15198
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-07-18
- **Location:** SIMI VALLEY, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N280CA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE COMPANY'S MAINTENACE PERSONNEL IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT'S IDLE RPM AND THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED.  THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION IS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

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