# FAA incident reports: Enstrom 280FX A list on [Enstrom 280FX](https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-280fx.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20250315005509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250315005509A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Waterford, CA · Mar 15, 2025 · N402TA · Destroyed > On 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… - [Accident 20240727013599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727013599A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Russellville, KY · Jul 27, 2024 · N280D · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20240214001229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240214001229A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Lewistown, MT · Feb 14, 2024 · N899JS · Substantial damage > Description 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… - [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… - [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 20141208023699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141208023699A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Fort Lupton, CO · Dec 8, 2014 · N409LH · Substantial damage > On 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… - [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 20100304029009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100304029009A.md): Enstrom 280FX · Goshen, IN · Mar 4, 2010 · N327TB · Substantial damage > During 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. - [Accident 20090420003759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090420003759A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Erie, CO · Apr 20, 2009 · N409LH · Substantial damage > (-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… - [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… - [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… - [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… - [Incident 20020603012909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020603012909I.md): Enstrm 280FX · Snoqualmie, WA · Jun 3, 2002 · N377JD · Minor damage > (-23) The aircraft rolled on its side after landing on an uneven surface. - [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… - [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 19920607057079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920607057079A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Summerville, SC · Jun 7, 1992 · N86262 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Public use. Became overdue. Hit tree in swamp in dense fog. Night flir installed. VFR pilot. 28FX not IFR equipped. - [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 19920411035179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920411035179A.md): Enstrm 280FX · Mount Vernon, WA · Apr 11, 1992 · N377JD · Substantial damage > Engine quit on sightseeing flight. Autorotated but rocked forward on landing. Used aft cylic. Rotors chopped boom. ## 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 aircraft_model_code IN ('3300506', '330050A') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-280fx/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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