NONE · Schweizer 269C · 1999-07-27 · JETMORE, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI99LA257
Event ID
20001212X19215
Type
Accident
Date
1999-07-27
Location
JETMORE, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.080951, -99.889755
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
269C
Registration
N88007
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's use of improper procedures by not following the helicopter manufacturer's recommended engine RPM reduction procedures during autorotations. A factor was the pilot not attaining the proper rotor RPM during the autorotation practice.