SERS · Schweizer 269C · 2005-06-15 · Pueblo, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN05FA080
Event ID
20050617X00801
Type
Accident
Date
2005-06-15
Location
Pueblo, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.286945, -104.500831
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
269C
Registration
N311CP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted autorotation after the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the flight instructor's improper preflight planning, the high density altitude, and the attempted autorotation.