# N288Q: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: September 19, 2001
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=288Q
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288Q

## Aircraft that carried N288Q

- [Cancelled 2001-09-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N288Q-2001-09-19): Enstrom F-28A, S/N 298. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Los Gatos Construction Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOS%20GATOS%20CONSTRUCTION%20CO%20INC), [Milpitas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Milpitas)

## NTSB investigations on N288Q (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA242), Jul 24, 1998: Enstrom F28A (N288Q), Pleasanton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the downhill terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N288Q (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19980723017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980723017639A), Jul 23, 1998: Enstrm F28A (N288Q), Pleasanton, CA, Substantial damage. (.4)The dual student performed an off-airport pinnacle landing. The CFI stated that the helicopter began to vibrate and moved sideways so he rolled on power.…
- [Incident 19940520021889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940520021889I), May 20, 1994: Enstrm F28A (N288Q), Sacramento, CA. Lost power en route. Auto rotated to ground. NR3 intake valve stuck open and bent causing valve train failure.

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