Enstrom 280FX

FAA incident reports · 26

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Accident 20250315005509AEnstrom 280FX · Waterford, CAOn March 15, 2025, the pilot-in-command (PIC) and one passenger were on a personal flight under part 91 regulations. While flying over the modesto reservoir, the helicopter flew low over the water. During this maneuver, the skids of the aircraft contacted the…Mar 15, 2025 · N402TA · DestroyedAccident 20240727013599AEnstrom 280FX · Russellville, KYOn Saturday July 27th 2024 at 1850 zulu, an Enstrom 280FX, registered as [privacy data omitted] was conducting flight training under 14 CFR part 61 when it impacted the ground causing substantial damage. The flight instructor and student sustained no injuries…Jul 27, 2024 · N280D · Substantial damageAccident 20240214001229AEnstrom 280FX · Lewistown, MTDescription of the deviation: On February 14, 2024, an Enstrom 280FX departed the Lewistown, MT airport (klwt) at 17:05. The pilot took off to the west and encountered flat-light conditions. Approximately 3 sw of lwt, during the enroute phase to the local…Feb 14, 2024 · N899JS · Substantial damageAccident 20210730012249AEnstrom 280FX · Colchester, VTOn 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…Jul 30, 2021 · N36DK · DestroyedAccident 20200703019359AEnstrom 280FX · Des Moines, IAAt 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.…Jul 3, 2020 · N282SH · Substantial damageAccident 20200623006289AEnstrom 280FX · Rathdrum, IDAircraft 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…Jun 23, 2020 · N280MM · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20160627009979IEnstrom 280FX · Zeeland, MIDuring 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…Jun 27, 2016 · N518EG · Minor damageAccident 20150126000539AEnstrom 280FX · Erie, COOn 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…Jan 26, 2015 · N86235 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20141208023699AEnstrom 280FX · Fort Lupton, COOn December 8, 2014 at approximately 1115 local time, a Enstrom 280FX helicopter, N409LH was substantially damaged upon impact following a total loss of power. The student pilot was on a cross country solo training flight when the accident occurred and…Dec 8, 2014 · N409LH · Substantial damageAccident 20110903020789AEnstrom 280FX · Heber City, UTSkypark 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…Sep 3, 2011 · N280AD · DestroyedAccident 20100304029009AEnstrom 280FX · Goshen, INDuring the first flight after the annual inspection to perform rotor tracking and balance the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Executed an autorotation into a corn stubble field resulting in a hard landing.Mar 4, 2010 · N327TB · Substantial damageAccident 20090420003759AEnstrm 280FX · Erie, CO(-23) During training in preparation for a private pilot certificate, instructor initiated a simulated power failure. Normal autorotational descent was accomplished. Power recovery was initiated by increasing throttle. Engine did not develop full power. It…Apr 20, 2009 · N409LH · Substantial damageAccident 20090319002389AEnstrm 280FX · Wendover, UT(-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…Mar 19, 2009 · N280AD · Substantial damageIncident 20080822846899IEnstrm 280FX · Milford, OH(-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…Aug 22, 2008 · N253DC · No damage · 1 fatalAccident 20070611013069AEnstrm 280FX · Tarylorsville, KY(-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…Jun 11, 2007 · N93GP · Substantial damageIncident 20050707014869IEnstrm 280FX · Eureka, FL(-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…Jul 7, 2005 · N88ZH · Minor damageIncident 20030714019199IEnstrm 280FX · Cincinnati, OH(-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.Jul 14, 2003 · N253DC · Minor damageIncident 20030417004439IEnstrm 280FX · Corona, CA(-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…Apr 17, 2003 · N86235 · Minor damageAccident 20030302003459AEnstrm 280FX · Ruston, LA(-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…Mar 2, 2003 · N383MA · Minor damageIncident 20020603012909IEnstrm 280FX · Snoqualmie, WA(-23) The aircraft rolled on its side after landing on an uneven surface.Jun 3, 2002 · N377JD · Minor damageAccident 20020429011139AEnstrm 280FX · Alsatia, LA(-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…Apr 29, 2002 · N383MA · No damageAccident 20011122035389AEnstrm F28F · Tallassee, AL(-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…Nov 22, 2001 · N280XF · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20000623033159IEnstrm 280FX · Macon, MS(-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…Jun 23, 2000 · N88ZH · Minor damageAccident 19920607057079AEnstrm 280FX · Summerville, SCPublic use. Became overdue. Hit tree in swamp in dense fog. Night flir installed. VFR pilot. 28FX not IFR equipped.Jun 7, 1992 · N86262 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19920530017199AEnstrm 280FX · Wenatchee, WARight spray boom hit fence. Lost control. Main rotors hit powerline. Pilot reported windscreen obscured by chemicalMay 30, 1992 · N86239 · Substantial damageAccident 19920411035179AEnstrm 280FX · Mount Vernon, WAEngine quit on sightseeing flight. Autorotated but rocked forward on landing. Used aft cylic. Rotors chopped boom.Apr 11, 1992 · N377JD · Substantial damage
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