# N123MT: 1976 Enstrom Helicopter 280C, registration cancelled 2022-02-05

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 5, 2022
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Enstrom Helicopter 280C](https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-280c) (registry code 3300505)
- Engine: [Lycoming HI0-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-hi0-360-series) (registry code 41553)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H1CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1CE), [TCDS 1E10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1063
- Year built: 1976
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: December 30, 1976
- Certificate issued: November 2, 2009
- Last registry action: August 16, 2018
- Mode S code: A05FFC
- Owner when cancelled: [N6272q Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N6272Q%20INC)
- Location: [Bellefontaine, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Bellefontaine)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 40.3644° N, 83.7584° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 43311, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123MT
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=123MT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N123MT-2022-02-05

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Enstrom Helicopter 280C: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-280c.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2001FA0000685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000685), Dec 11, 2001: VALVE SEAT. LOOSE. NUMBER 4 CYLINDER HAD AN INTAKE VALVE SEAT COME LOOSE AND THE PISTON HAD BROKEN RINGS. SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 LAX94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA239), Jun 5, 1994: Enstrom 280C (N123MT), California City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA78DYA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYA16), Jul 19, 1978: Enstrom 280C (N123MT), Boise, ID, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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.

- [Incident 20011212033819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011212033819I), Dec 12, 2001: Enstrm 280C (N123MT), Callaway, MD, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot experienced loss of RPM, executed autorotation, struck tail rotor when on ground, damaged tail rotor, skid during hard landing. No injuries.
- [Accident 19940605013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940605013769A), Jun 5, 1994: Enstrm 280C (N123MT), California City, CA, Substantial damage. Hovering in strong gusty wind. Lost control. Helicopter rolled over. Possible dynamic rollover a factor.
- [Accident 19780719016739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780719016739A), Jul 19, 1978: Enstrm 280C (N123MT), Boise, ID, Substantial damage. Overheated eng caused vapor lock. Plt was hovering prev,took off ool eng. Heli hit ridge.

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