NONE · MBB BO-105 · 2005-06-17 · Billings, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA05LA120
Event ID
20050624X00871
Type
Accident
Date
2005-06-17
Location
Billings, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.807777, -108.542778
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MBB
Model
BO-105
Registration
N314MS
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue a simulated engine-out autorotation after sensing an excessive descent rate at 100 feet above the ground. Factors include the excessive descent rate, variable winds, and a high density altitude.