# NTSB Accident DEN05FA080
> **Schweizer 269C** · 2005-06-15 · Pueblo, CO, USA · SERS
## 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.

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