Enstrom 280

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 3300502

Manufacturer (registry)
ENSTROM
Model
280
Registry code
3300502
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
84 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH1CE
Holder
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 10

1974Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 10 aircraft
19741
19759

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1975In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 26 ADs
19751
19761
19773
19811
19822
19831
19903
19942
19962
19971
20011
20021
20072
20151
20182
20211
20231
See all 27 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3300502'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3300502'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 5

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3300502')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 38

See all 38 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '280')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR16LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Phoenix, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jan 25, 2016 · N133AB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Thornton, PAFailure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff from a confined area. Factors include gusty winds and high obstructions.Apr 22, 1990 · N493H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F280 · Seattle, WAHelicopter made an emergency forced landing after power loss aircraft landed heavily in loose dirt and damaged skids and rotors. Post-accident exam found "throttle activating arm was improperly engaged to throttle stop."Aug 9, 1982 · N267Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-280 · Medora, NDDuring flt the plt noticed that eng RPM was about 500 over rotor RPM. The acft crashed during an unsuccessful autorotation. The overrunning clutch linkage & clutch was found in the disengaed position. A successful autorotation requires that the collective…Jul 29, 1982 · N4202S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA199Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Rayland, OHAbout three minutes after takeoff, the engine lost power and the helicopter crashed in a wooded area. No preimpact failures of the aircraft or engine were found.Jun 5, 1982 · N239Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA76FYG48Accident · Serious injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · White Bird, IDApr 23, 1976 · N715BP · DestroyedNTSB NYC76FHM06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedEnstrom 280 · Mahwah, NJAug 11, 1975 · N22BV · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3300502')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 11

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20160124024069AEnstrom 280 · Phoenix, AZAt approximately 1800 hrs. The pilot departed sky Harbor airport (phx) to the south after granted clearance for a south departure from ATC. After checking the fuel and completing the departure checklist for takeoff , listening to weather and setting the baro…Jan 24, 2016 · N133AB · Substantial damageAccident 19900422011739AEnstrm 280 · Thornton, PADeparting a confined Private helipad,struck trees. Gusty wind and near gross weight contributed.Apr 22, 1990 · N493H · Substantial damageAccident 19820809046019AEnstrm 280 · Seattle, WAHelicopter lost power and damage occurred during emergency landing.Aug 9, 1982 · N267Q · Substantial damageAccident 19820729039729AEnstrm 280 · Medora, NDRotor drive clutch disengaged. Autorotation attempted but rotor RPM too low to prevent crash. AD not complied with.Jul 29, 1982 · N4202S · Substantial damageAccident 19820605020729AEnstrm 280 · Rayland, OHPilot used poor judgment in determining aircraft performance. Crashed into wooded area right after takeoff.Jun 5, 1982 · N239Q · Substantial damageIncident 19810318024769IEnstrm 280 · Seattle, WADuring climb main rotor drive belt split. Emergency landing on highway.Mar 18, 1981 · N267QIncident 19801014074119IEnstrm 280 · Mount Laurel, NJEmergency landing after engine made a loud noise found a broken cooling fan blade. .Oct 14, 1980 · N88HB · Minor damageIncident 19790103001519IEnstrm 280 · Laverne, CAEngine quit when student improprly applied sudden power to helicopter during a practice autorotation.Jan 3, 1979 · N280HW · Minor damageIncident 19780422012749IEnstrm 280 · Coconut Grove, FLPilot made approach to hover to intended landing site on shore. Could not maintain rp. Settled in water.Apr 22, 1978 · N280RS · Minor damageAccident 19760423017069AEnstrm 280 · White Bird, IDCollided with wires which wrapped arnd m/r & t/r drive shafts. Plt and pax later died of their inj.Apr 23, 1976 · N715BP · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19750811029329AEnstrm 280 · Mahwah, NJPlt crash landed into trees.Aug 11, 1975 · N22BV · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3300502')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 4

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '280'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  WHERE m.match_key = '280' AND m.code NOT IN ('3300502')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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