# FAA incident reports: Lycoming HI0-360 series A list on [Lycoming HI0-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-hi0-360-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 68 reports - [Accident 20241009013799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241009013799A.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Vale, OR · Oct 9, 2024 · N646H · Substantial damage > Pilot refueling on top of fuel truck Had a quartering tailwind, not enough power for takeoff Pilot drooped the rotor, had a hard landing and main rotor blade struck the tailboom - [Accident 20210821022239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210821022239A.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Port Orange, FL · Aug 21, 2021 · N9285 · Substantial damage > On August 21, 2021, about 1330 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom 280C, N9285, was substantially damaged from a accident in daytona beach, Florida. The Pilot was not injured. The helicopter According to the pilot, he conducted a local flight around the airport… - [Accident 20210730012249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210730012249A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Colchester, VT · Jul 30, 2021 · N36DK · Destroyed > On 7/30/21 at 2025Z N36DK experienced smoke in the cockpit and rising exhaust gas temperature followed by partial then complete power loss for unknown reasons. The aircraft impacted a tree on approach and landed hard on a causeway bordered by water on both… - [Accident 20200703019359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200703019359A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Des Moines, IA · Jul 3, 2020 · N282SH · Substantial damage > At about 1400 feet MSL both rotor/engine rpm's descended below green arc, the pilot immediately added throttle to return rotor/engine rpm's to correct operating range. Neither rotor or engine RPM responded to increased throttle rather they continued to decay.… - [Accident 20200623006289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200623006289A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Rathdrum, ID · Jun 23, 2020 · N280MM · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft was westbound south of Rathdrum, ID at a low altitude. While just north of Wyoming avenue and crossing over state highway 41 it lost altitude rapidly and landed hard in a field west of the highway. The aircraft bounced and turned 180 degrees to its… - [Accident 20180510007749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180510007749A.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Kerens, TX · May 10, 2018 · N67RE · Substantial damage > At 1630 [privacy data omitted] departed woods county airport mineola, TX for his Private reseidence near Kerens, TX. At 1752 Mr. Dow heard a loud pop and lost power. He was 1000 ft AGL when he initated an auto rotation. Aircraft came to rest mostly upright… - [Incident 20161021024959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161021024959I.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Long Beach, CA · Oct 21, 2016 · N9285 · Minor damage > On October 21, 2016, at about 1455 pacific daylight time (PDT) a Enstrom model 280C, U.S. Registration number N9285 sustained minor damage in the form of a tail rotor strike while practicing a straight-in autorotation On pad 3, at Long Beach airport (klgb) in… - [Incident 20160627009979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160627009979I.md): Enstrom 280FX · Zeeland, MI · Jun 27, 2016 · N518EG · Minor damage > During ground preflight checks, prior to take off with aircraft at idle, rotor blades turning pilot and ground crew noticed smoke and flames coming from engine compartment. Pilot immediately shut engine down and evacuated aircraft while groung crew… - [Accident 20150126000539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150126000539A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Erie, CO · Jan 26, 2015 · N86235 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On January 26, 2015, at Erie Municipal Airport (eik), N86235, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter crashed during landing. Two people were on board, a flight instructor and a student pilot, both sustained fatal injuries from the crash. On approach to runway 15, one of… - [Accident 20140121002099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140121002099A.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Show Low, AZ · Jan 21, 2014 · N51683 · Substantial damage > Pilot was flying with one passenger to glendale airport, AZ from double eagle airport, NM when he made a fuel stop at Show Low airport, AZ. After topping off the aircraft with 32.7 gallons of fuel, the pilot proceeded on to glendale airport. After lifting… - [Incident 20120911018479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120911018479I.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Caldwell, ID · Sep 11, 2012 · N800SC · Minor damage > The pilot was practicing full down autorotations at a grass strip. The skids contacted some dirt and the helicopter rocked forward. As the rear skids came back to the ground, the main rotor blade came in contact with the tailrotor drive shaft cover. - [Accident 20110903020789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110903020789A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Heber City, UT · Sep 3, 2011 · N280AD · Destroyed > Skypark helicopters was carring out part 91 air tours out of the Heber City Airport during a fly-in. They had been fueling the helicopter with a gas can. On the accident flight with 2 passengers on board, they had flown over the passengers house. On the turn… - [Accident 20090525006409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090525006409A.md): Enstrm 280C · Ogden, UT · May 25, 2009 · N5699N · Substantial damage > On may 25, 2009 at 1130 MST an Enstrom F28-280C N5699N tried to depart Ogden, UT (ogd) for a part 91 pleasure flight. As reported by the PIC the preflight and hover checks were normal, as the helicopter took off and only gained around 50 feet in altitude the… - [Accident 20090319002389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090319002389A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Wendover, UT · Mar 19, 2009 · N280AD · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 19, 2009 whirly bird helicopter instructor [privacy data omitted] and private pilot [privacy data omitted] departed ogden, UT on a commercial training flight from ogden, UT (ogd) to windover, UT (env). The flight departed ogd at 1440Z following… - [Incident 20080822846899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080822846899I.md): Enstrm 280FX · Milford, OH · Aug 22, 2008 · N253DC · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) On August 22, 2008, at 1930 EDT, a Enstrom 280FX, registered to d&m aviation had two skydivers onboard for an intentional parachute jump. The second skydiver failed to open his parachute at a sufficient altitude to survive. Visual meterological… - [Accident 20070611013069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070611013069A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Tarylorsville, KY · Jun 11, 2007 · N93GP · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 11, 2007, at 1030 eastern standard time, an Enstrom 280 fx helicopter, N93GP, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an emergency landing near taylorsville, KY. The emergency landing was precipitated by a loss of engine power… - [Accident 20060715022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060715022609A.md): Enstrm 280C · Danville, WV · Jul 15, 2006 · N5691B · Substantial damage > (-23) According to his written statement, the pilot said while on a solo cross country flight he heard a "loud snap" and experienced a 5 to 10 degree right yaw, approximately 7 minutes after takeoff. Approximately 5 to 8 seconds later, he heard a second… - [Accident 20060315005519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060315005519A.md): Enstrm 280F · Sterling, CO · Mar 15, 2006 · N811Z · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was conducting an aerial photography flight (photographing eagles nests located on canyon walls). Aircraft was hovering in a narrow box canyon when it experienced inordinately severe gusting winds. The sudden winds caused the aircraft to yaw to… - [Accident 20050812024459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050812024459A.md): Enstrm 280C · Saulsville, WV · Aug 12, 2005 · N5691B · Minor damage > (-23) Upon landing at a heli-pad at southern west Virginia community college, Saulsville, WV the aircraft began a slow yaw to the right at approximately 40 feet AGL. Pilot reported no response when applying left tail rotor pedal and aircraft continued to yaw… - [Incident 20050707014869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050707014869I.md): Enstrm 280FX · Eureka, FL · Jul 7, 2005 · N88ZH · Minor damage > (-23) The helicopter was on an alligator nesting survey flight, with a representative from the Florida fish and wildlife commission, when it began to lose power. A forced landing was made and help arrived 18 hours later. There were no injuries. The helicopter… - [Accident 20041230034909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041230034909A.md): Enstrm 280C · Pedrictown, NJ · Dec 30, 2004 · N175BM · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot made a normal takeoff and began a cyclic climb. He cleared the area to the right before turning crosswind and became distracted. When the pilot returned his eyes to the guages he observed the engine RPM below the normal operating range and the… - [Incident 20030714019199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030714019199I.md): Enstrm 280FX · Cincinnati, OH · Jul 14, 2003 · N253DC · Minor damage > (-23) Engine became rough. Pilot began precautionary landing and during approach the power failed. Landing successful in small street intersection with several obstacles. Tail rotor damaged due to cutting some tree branches on approach to land. - [Incident 20030417004439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030417004439I.md): Enstrm 280FX · Corona, CA · Apr 17, 2003 · N86235 · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot experienced a change in rudder pedal control forces and operation and elected to divert to nearest airport. At about 15 above the runway the aircraft began a slow revolution to the right. Pilot elected to execute an autorotation. Damage to… - [Accident 20030302003459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030302003459A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Ruston, LA · Mar 2, 2003 · N383MA · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot hovered to taxiway, landed and began to go through the aircraft checklist prior to take-off. He then heard a loud noise and felt the helicopter shake. Mr. Vandenberg then disengaged the transmission and shut the engine down. He then looked… - [Accident 20020429011139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020429011139A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Alsatia, LA · Apr 29, 2002 · N383MA · No damage > (-23) On April 29, 2002, 1830 CDT, an Enstrom F28 helicopter, N383MA owned and operated by turner c. brown, commercial pilot certificate no. 436647334, was substantially damaged when the main rotor blades severed the tail boom. The aircraft had landed in a… - [Incident 20011212033819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011212033819I.md): Enstrm 280C · Callaway, MD · Dec 12, 2001 · N123MT · 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 20011122035389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011122035389A.md): Enstrm F28F · Tallassee, AL · Nov 22, 2001 · N280XF · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) While on the base leg approach to Tallassee airport, the pilot operated the aircraft in a manner that caused it to the collide with known power lines. Aircraft was inspected for flight control continuity and systems checks. Aircraft engine was inspected… - [Incident 20000623033159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000623033159I.md): Enstrm 280FX · Macon, MS · Jun 23, 2000 · N88ZH · Minor damage > (-23)During landing phase the pilot experienced a loss of directional control due to failure of snubber bearing bracket which caused the drive belt to travel off of all pulleys striking the tail rotor shaft. Prior to the loss of directional control a loud… - [Accident 19991002032089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991002032089A.md): Enstrm 280C · Indianapolis, IN · Oct 2, 1999 · N602H · Substantial damage > (.19) On October 2, 1999, at 1040 eastern standard time, an Enstrom EN-28, N602H, sustained substantial damage during an autorotational landing in a field, near Indianapolis Indiana, following a partial loss of engine power. The pilot and one passenger… - [Accident 19990929047519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990929047519A.md): Enstrm 280C · Longmont, CO · Sep 29, 1999 · N84DH · Substantial damage > (.4) While practicing autorotations, the pilot, who was a commercial pilot in single and multiengine aircraft but a student pilot in helicopters, experienced a loss of engine power for unknown reasons. During the full autorotation, which was necessitated by… - [Accident 19990522005529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990522005529A.md): Enstrm 280C · Baggs, WY · May 22, 1999 · N535H · Substantial damage > 1976 Enstrom 280C helicopter was involved in predator control when it landed hard and severed the tail boom. (-23) while conducting preditor control 25 miles north of Baggs, WY. The main rotor severed the tail boom, causing substantial damage to the a/c,… - [Accident 19970219001689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970219001689A.md): Enstrm 280C · Lucasville, OH · Feb 19, 1997 · N51662 · Substantial damage > Crashed on police search mission. Pilot allowed rotor RPM decay low altitude. (-23) on February 19, 1997, at 0202 EST, an Enstrom 280C, N51662, registered to life ambulance service, portsmouth, Ohio, crashed while on a law enforcement search mission at… - [Incident 19970123012519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970123012519I.md): Enstrm 280C · Ogden, UT · Jan 23, 1997 · N5699N · Minor damage > Narrative: rotorcraft experienced a main rotor strike to the upper stabilizer fin cover during transition from a hover to landing. This incident occured on taxiway in front of owner's hangar. The upper fiberglass stabilizer fin was replaced due to impact… - [Accident 19960703016019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960703016019A.md): Enstrm 280C · Castlerock, CO · Jul 3, 1996 · N51763 · Destroyed > Loss engine power in level flight, accomplished autorotation for landing. On landing spun sideway. - [Accident 19951006036129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951006036129A.md): Enstrm 280C · Quakertown, PA · Oct 6, 1995 · N976BT · Destroyed · 2 fatal > In flight heard three pops. Rotors slowed. Blades coned upwards. Dropped. Magneto clips came off. - [Accident 19950821026639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950821026639A.md): Enstrm 280C · Houston, TX · Aug 21, 1995 · N911BT · Substantial damage > CFI hover taxied into hangar. Got an updraft off floor. Rose up. Rotors destroyed hitting hangar trusses. - [Accident 19940719024449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940719024449A.md): Kaman HH43BF · John Day, OR · Jul 19, 1994 · N324WN · Substantial damage > Lost power during long line log ops. Autorotated into trees. NR2 engine compressor wheel failed and departed engine - [Accident 19940605013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940605013769A.md): Enstrm 280C · California City, CA · Jun 5, 1994 · N123MT · Substantial damage > Hovering in strong gusty wind. Lost control. Helicopter rolled over. Possible dynamic rollover a factor. - [Incident 19930905040899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930905040899I.md): Enstrm 280C · Del Mar, CA · Sep 5, 1993 · N51723 · Minor damage > While practicing autorotations pilot allowed tail rotor to strike the ground. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920612034619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920612034619I.md): Enstrm 280C · Cresent, WA · Jun 12, 1992 · N579H · Minor damage > Engine started losing power while drying a cherry orchard with rotor downwind. Set down between trees. - [Accident 19920530017199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920530017199A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Wenatchee, WA · May 30, 1992 · N86239 · Substantial damage > Right spray boom hit fence. Lost control. Main rotors hit powerline. Pilot reported windscreen obscured by chemical - [Accident 19910802031509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910802031509A.md): Hughes 269A · Harvard, NE · Aug 2, 1991 · N48298 · Substantial damage > Allowed rotor RPM to decay on a spray turn around. Too low for recovery. Slid on ground and rolled over. - [Incident 19910209022569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910209022569I.md): Enstrm 280C · Jenks, OK · Feb 9, 1991 · N529H · Minor damage > Engine cutting out in flight. Autorotation to field. Gauges showed fuel that was unusable. - [Accident 19900318004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900318004679A.md): Enstrm 280C · Canyon Lake, CA · Mar 18, 1990 · N554H · Substantial damage > Allowed rotor RPM decay on flare for practice autorotation landing. Collapsed skid on impact. Rotor hit tailboom - [Accident 19890517011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890517011689A.md): Enstrm 280C · Colorado Spring, CO · May 17, 1989 · N624H · Substantial damage > Tried to taxi after landing to a hover. Speed lowered collective too soon. Rolled. - [Incident 19890507019229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890507019229I.md): Enstrm 280C · Lewiston, ME · May 7, 1989 · N5691W · Minor damage > Landed in clearing, got out to survey area with idling rotors. Tailboom hit ground severing tail rotor drive shaft. - [Accident 19870926056559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870926056559A.md): Enstrm 280C · Bountiful, UT · Sep 26, 1987 · N5692D · Destroyed > Struck powerlines while maneuvering at a low altitude and crashed. Pilots medical and flight review not current. - [Accident 19861211069419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861211069419A.md): Enstrm 280C · Newport, RI · Dec 11, 1986 · N647H · Substantial damage > VFR pilot flew into heavy snow over water at night. Rotor tip struck the water. No record of weather briefing. - [Accident 19860418014779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860418014779A.md): Enstrm 280C · Ridgefield Park, NJ · Apr 18, 1986 · N51721 · Substantial damage > The helicopter impacted the water during takeoff. No mechanical malfunctions found. Pilot was noted to be rushing - [Accident 19841028058679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841028058679A.md): Enstrm 280C · Butler, PA · Oct 28, 1984 · N51686 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Rear of helicopter struck a high transmission static line on approach to landing area. Pitched down, struck ground. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-hi0-360-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41553') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-hi0-360-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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