# NTSB Accident SEA06LA096
> **Schweizer 269C** · 2006-05-15 · Boise, ID, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA06LA096
- **Event ID:** 20060522X00600
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-05-15
- **Location:** Boise, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.532501, -116.229446
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schweizer
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N2096W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The reduction of the throttle to idle at a high density altitude during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the engine stoppage.  Factors contributing to the accident included the instructor pilot's improper planning by not adhering to the flight manual's warning to avoid reducing the throttle to the idle position at high density altitudes, and the uneven terrain.

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